African Finfoot

Podica senegalensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Gruiformes · Heliornithidae

About

The African finfoot or Peter's finfoot is an aquatic bird from the family Heliornithidae. The species lives in the rivers and lakes of western, central, and southern Africa.

Fun Fact

Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume Three, Hoatzin to Auks; de Hoyo, Elliot and Sargatal, ISBN 84-87334-20-2 African finfoot - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the rivers and lakes of western, central, and southern Africa.

Diet

Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, including both adults and larval mayflies, dragonflies, crustaceans, also snails, fish and amphibians.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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