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Eurasian Coot, Blässhuhn

Fulica atra

Photo by Jopy
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Field Notes

Description:

Common on well-vegetated lowland lakes and ponds. nesting in reeds and other dense aquatic vegetation. Adult is easily recognised by sooty-black plumage with white bill and frontal shield.

Habitat:

Bodensee

Reference Links:

Eurasian coot - Wikipedia

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Comments (1)
maplemoth662
A very pretty photo, and a very pretty nest....

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