Alae keokeo

The American Coot is a bird of the family Rallidae, inhabiting wetlands and open water bodies. About 16 inches in length and weighing 1.4 lb , adults have a short thick white bill and white frontal shield, which usually has a reddish-brown spot near the top of the bill between the eyes. From up close, a dark band can be distinguished at the billtip. The body is grey with the head and neck darker than the rest of the body. Their legs are yellowish, with scalloped toes rather than webbed feet. Their chicks have black bodies with bright red head and beak, and orange plumes around the neck. The call is a high-pitched squeaking honk somewhat like a goose's but more hollow sounding.

The Alae keokeo is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Alae keokeo (Fulica alai) Potential Distribution Map * Resource Identifier: http://gapmap.nbii.gov/generatemap. More

created for the Alae keokeo (Fulica alai) within Hawaii. This species taxonomy is defined as: ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN) is 554260: belonging in the order of Cranes and allies (Gruiformes) and family of Rails, gallinules, and coots (Rallidae). The NatureServe Element Code (ELCODE) for this species is ABNME14040. This GAP Analysis data layer exists in an online OGC Web Map Service 1.1.1. More

alae keokeo, bobs on the surface of the water as it forages on water plants. The Hawaiian Coot (Fulica americana alai) is an endangered waterfowl—only about 1,500 of these birds are left. 05may-awaawapuhikoasinglealpha-copy.jpg May - A grove of endemic koa trees (Acacia koa) overlook the steep cliffs of Awaawapuhi Valley on Kauai. More

* The Hawaiian Coot or alae keokeo (Fulica alai) is a species of bird in the rail family, Rallidae, that is endemic to Hawaii. Its natural habitats are freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, coastal saline lagoons, and water storage areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. ... en.wikipedia. More

alae keokeo, bobs on the surface of the water as it forages on water plants. The Hawaiian Coot (Fulica americana alai) is an endangered waterfowl—only about 1,500 of these birds are left. This fine art print of crystal clear water reflecting the Koolau mountains and blue sky makes a great gift idea for someone who wants Hawaiian-themed feng shui artwork for interior decoration. Click here to see details on Semi-Panoramic Print Options. More