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Fulica alai in life
In life — Hawaiian Coot, photographed by an iNaturalist observer, not this specimen. (c) Christian Reynolds, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christian Reynolds
BPBM 186029Vertebrate Zoology

Fulica alai

Hawaiian Coot

As recorded: Fulica alai Peale, 1848

Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Gruiformes › Rallidae

Collected by
A. Dibben-Young
Collector number
Collector Number: ADY-0053
Identified by
A. Dibben-Young
Record type
Preserved specimen
85 Bishop specimens of Fulica alaiSpecies page ›

Fulica alai observed alive

Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 1,490 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-24.

Fulica alai observed 2026-10-24

2026-10-24

Ewa, Ewa Beach, HI, USA

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Fulica alai observed 2026-10-19

2026-10-19

Hilo, HI, US

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Fulica alai observed 2026-10-19

2026-10-19

Hilo, HI, US

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Fulica alai observed 2026-10-19

2026-10-19

Kalanianaole St, Hilo, HI, US

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Fulica alai observed 2026-10-15

2026-10-15

Kauaʻi, Līhuʻe, HI, US

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Fulica alai observed 2026-10-13

2026-10-13

Hamakua Dr, Kailua, HI, US

(c) Nathan Nguyen, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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Cite this specimen

Fulica alai. BPBM 186029. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 1090217078. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/vz/186029.

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