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American Coot

Fulica americana

Photo by ceherzog
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

L 15 1/2" Black head & neck, with white forehead shield & red callus. Often mistaken for a duck.

Habitat:

WMA: The Celery Fields

Notes:

An awkward and often clumsy flier, the American Coot requires long running takeoffs to get airborne.

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Comments (2)
ceherzog
That's true Alice...sometimes when I get home, I'm surprised at what my camera shows me!
alicelongmartin
Your camera really shows details you don't see with your eyes!

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Florida Wetlands
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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