About the African Finfoot
The African Finfoot (Podica senegalensis) is a species of bird in the Finfoots family (Heliornithidae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 3 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afrfin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Finfoots (Heliornithidae) |
| Species | Podica senegalensis |
| Species Codes | afrfin1, AFFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Finfoot belong to?
The African Finfoot (Podica senegalensis) belongs to the Finfoots family (Heliornithidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the African Finfoot?
The African Finfoot is a member of the Finfoots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Finfoot sighting?
You can log sightings of African Finfoot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrfin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Finfoots 3 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
3
Species in Family
576
iNat Observations
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