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Nomenclature
Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Heliornis fulica
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Pájaro Cantil
Name in Mayan (if known): Xpatux já
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: SUNG
Family: Heliornithidae - Finfoots
Order: Gruiformes - Rails, Sungrebe, Limpkin and Cranes
*Occurrence and Distribution Status in the Yucatan Peninsula
*Occurrence and Distribution Status in the Yucatan Peninsula
Yearround, Uncommon Resident
*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)