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Coot ( or Mudhen)

Fulca americana

Photo by TamLar
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a large bird that has a black body pale grey to white beak and lobed feet. The eye is cranberry red. Usually in flocks, very seldom seen alone.

Habitat:

Wetlands and nearby waterways

Reference Links:

American Coot

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