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    Masked finfoot

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    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

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    Critically endangered(IUCN)
    World Population 304

    60-79% decline over three generations

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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

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    Scientific name: Heliopais personatus Other names:

    Asian finfoot

    Physical traits

    Length: 56 cm (22 in) Weight: 120 – 150 g (4.2 – 5.3 oz) Incubation: 10 – 11 days Eggs: 5 – 7 eggs
    Habitats: Forest Fresh water Lakes Marsh Rivers
    Regions: Asia
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