Red-gartered Coot

The red-gartered coot (Fulica armillata) is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Red-gartered Coot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Fulica cornuta
• Fulica leucoptera
• Fulica gigantea
• Fulica ardesiaca
• Fulica rufifrons

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Gruiformes

Family

Rallidae

Genus

Fulica

Species

Fulica armillata

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