Recently, an amazing and mysterious bird, the long-legged coot, has once again attracted everyone's attention!This petite bird is not only a sight to behold, but it will also provide us with important lessons about nature, the environment and the care of living things. In this article, we'll take you inside the long-legged coots, explore their unique habits, and share some information about their survival status.
The long-legged cooster, an elegant gentleman in the water, is known as the crane-shaped coot or the red-legged crane-shaped coot. They belong to a category and are considered a part of the order Craneformes. Each adult long-legged coot is about 26 to 29 centimeters in length and weighs only about 155 grams, which is really insignificant!However, although they are small, they have all kinds of organs, and their small bodies have unique and charming appearance characteristics and living habits!
You might think they look a little like pigeons?Yes, it does. However, it is only when you look deeper that you can see that there are many noticeable differences between the twoFor example, the long-legged coulter has a short, yellowish-brown beak with a pale gray and brown gradient effect on the upper body, and a broad brown stripe on its wings. When they fly, their wings take on a dark brown color, like jewels glittering in the depths of the ocean
So, how exactly does the long-legged railpot survive in nature?They are nature-loving birds and always like to stay near grasslands, rivers and lakes. Clever people use these places to find and enjoy their own delicacies, such as all kinds of small bugs, earthworms and crustaceans. (Cunning ones, they sometimes even "change tanuki for prince" - hiding the ground insects they prey on in their mouths and waiting to be eaten when they leave the danger zone.)
On most days, it's hard to see the long-legged coot. In fact, they are nocturnal animals that only appear to forage after dark. During the day, they tend to find a safe and secluded place to rest and wait for night to fall before wandering out in search of food. Such habits allow them to better protect themselves and "ride the trend" in the complex natural environment.
It is worth mentioning that the long-legged coot also has a rather strange habit, that is, they will stop in the pool in front of their house at a certain moment and float on the water, as if immersed in a dream. While the exact reason behind this has not yet been fully revealed, there is speculation that the creature may be just doing some form of self-relaxation, or to combat the harsh weather conditions or to alleviate the stress of starvation.
When it comes to breeding, the long-legged coot is a little different from the pigeon. They often make their home in quiet corners such as meadows, meadows, or lakeshores, and build a seemingly simple but warm nest. The structure of this fossa resembles a small bowl-shaped object, and its diameter is about 20 centimeters. When it is breeding season, the females will spit out 3 to 6 eggs that are of good size and round. Seeing this, you may be curious about what the little ones look like, right?Let me tell you a secret, the newborn little long-legged coots, their body length is about 15cm, and the weight is only 15g, which is a pocket version of the elf!Thankfully, they were ready to try flying in just a few days after they were born!
Conclusion: The long-legged coot is a very valuable bird, they are beautiful, explore the unknown, it is incredible!Nowadays, around the world, more and more people are aware of the importance of protecting these vulnerable lives, especially in the face of various dangers, we should establish a correct ecological concept, understand the living habits of all kinds of wild animals, minimize the intrusion and damage to them, and contribute to the construction of a harmonious and beautiful home.