Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

37.0854, -8.1303

Field Notes

Description:

Much less secretive than the Moorhen, the Coot is characteristically aggressive and loud when is defending its territory. The bird is mainly black but it has a white bill and forehead.

Habitat:

Pond

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Birds of the World
Mission
Birds of Iberia
Mission
Portugal's Biodiversity
Mission
Parental Care
Photographed
PublishedAugust 19, 2016

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies