Masked finfoot

They are certified swimmers ruling mangroves and nearby bushes, but unfortunately, not many of them are left

Paul Cools

It’s a stroke of luck to spot this gregarious bird; hence little is known about its behavior. The awe-inspiring morphological features make this bird unique and worth cherishing. This bird relishes swimming in well-vegetated waterways like mangroves, shaded rivers, and swamps. It is also a good climber owing to the half-webbed feet (lobed feet). It quickly hides in the bushes if it senses danger.

Aquatic invertebrates, snails, and small fish are among some of its favorite snacks. The nest is composed of sticks lined with some vegetation (making a thick pad) placed on the water. Moreover, habitat destruction and other human activities have pushed these birds to the brink of extinction.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Bangladesh
80-160
Official estimate
CR
2020
Sundarbans
Cambodia
12-64
Official estimate
CR
2020
India
4
Official estimate
CR
2020
Possibly Extant
Indonesia
2020
Possibly Extant
Laos
4-30
Official estimate
CR
2020
Malaysia
2020
Possibly Extant
Myanmar
12-40
Official estimate
CR
2020
Singapore
2020
Possibly Extant
Thailand
2020
Possibly Extant
Vietnam
6
Official estimate
CR
2020

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Flock

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No