Hawaiian Coot, Fulica alai
Called alae ke’oke’o by the Hawaiians, the Hawaiian Coot, Fulica alai, is very similar to the American Coot, Fulica americana. It differs from it by the extent of its frontal shield. The U.S. lists it as Endangered and its is listed by Birdlife’s Red List as Vulnerable due to its small breeding area. The main threats are habitat loss (about a third in the last 100 years, introduced predators like the Mongoose, modifications to the wetlands it lives in, invasive non-native species, and avian diseases like Botulism.
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Nice. I see some stilts as well.
Comment by Kate — April 15, 2010 @ 11:34 pm
Thanks Kate:
You’re right, they are Black-necked Stilts, a subspecies found only in Hawaii.
Cheers, Harold
Comment by Harold — April 19, 2010 @ 11:21 pm
cute coots! and the stilts in the background are great too! Black-neckeds are so photogenic!
Comment by Jill — April 20, 2010 @ 1:33 am
Thanks Jill!!
Comment by Harold — April 21, 2010 @ 10:47 pm