It is common in appearance, and similar in appearance to its relative the Common Focha, it is easy to recognize it by its front shield, red-hot, and the bill red with the yellow tip. It has a dark brown back and blackish plumage on almost the rest of the body. Its legs are greenish and have a red ring on top.
Common Red pot
Ficha técnica
ORDEN: Gruiformes
FAMILIA: Rallidae
ESPECIE: Gallinula chloropus
LONGEVIDAD-AÑOS: about 10
PESO: between 190 and 500 gr
ENVERGADURA: 50-55 cm
LONGITUD: 32-35 cm
Hábitat
It is one of the most cosmopolitan birds. They can be found in any type of aquatic habitat, as long as their waters are more or less sweet.
