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American Coot

Fulica americana

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Description:

American Coot: Medium-sized, chicken-like swimming bird, dark gray to black overall, short, white bill and undertail coverts. Toes are lobed, not webbed. Upper edge of frontal shield is red, but usually only visible at close range. Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats, feet protrude past tail.

Habitat:

Freshwater Marsh

Reference Links:

American Coot, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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