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The red-fronted coot (Fulica rufifrons) is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-fronted 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 leucoptera
- Fulica armillata
- Fulica cornuta
- Fulica ardesiaca
- Fulica gigantea
- Paragallinula angulata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Family
- Rallidae
- Genus
- Fulica
- Species
- Fulica rufifrons
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