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Coot; Focha Común

Fulica atra

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Field Notes

Description:

Just to prove that Coots can and do fly and don't just run on water!

Habitat:

Coastal marshes

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Comments (1)
gatorfellows
Nice shot, glad to know they do get airborne occasionally :)

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PublishedJune 5, 2013

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