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American Coots

Fulica americana

Photo by Jack Settle
Published on Project Noah
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37.5749, -89.4153

Field Notes

Description:

A couple of coots resting in a swampy area. They seemed to be cleaning themselves.

Habitat:

Found at Snake Road, part of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois.

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