African Finfoot
Podica senegalensis
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Heliornithidae
African Finfoot.
A
Podica senegalensis
Category
birds
Family
Heliornithidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 599 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african finfoot in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: water-surface foraging 60%, ground foraging 20%, below-surface aquatic foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%; other plant material 20%; fish 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zambia
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.