Bird group

Finfoots

3 species in this group — each with its conservation status, population estimate and a short description.

African Finfoot
Podica senegalensis
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The African Finfoot is a shy swimming bird of sub-Saharan African forested rivers and wetlands. It slips along shaded rivers, mangroves,…

Masked Finfoot
Masked Finfoot
Heliopais personatus
Critically Endangered≈ 100-300

The Masked Finfoot is a shy swimming bird of South and Southeast Asian forested rivers and mangroves. It slips along shaded rivers,…

Sungrebe
Heliornis fulica
Least Concern≈ Unknown

The Sungrebe is a shy swimming bird of Neotropical rivers, swamps, and shaded wetlands. It slips along shaded rivers, mangroves, swamps,…