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American coot
Fulica americana
40.8621, -124.094
Field Notes
Description:
Adults are dark grey to black, juveniles are lighter grey (pic 3). Sexes are alike in appearance with males being larger. A white bill and red eyes. Their main diet is aquatic vegetation. Part of a flock of about 22 birds (pic 5).
Habitat:
Spotted foraging at the Arcata Marsh and Bird Sanctuary.
Notes:
Coots are related to rails (Family: Rallidae).
Reference Links:
American coot - Wikipedia
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PublishedDecember 17, 2021
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