Fulica gigantea

Giant Coot, a reference photo
Photo: Robin Holler, cropped by Kersti Nebelsiek · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The giant coot (Fulica gigantea) is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Giant 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Gruiformes
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Fulica
Species
Fulica gigantea

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