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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
46.3955, 7.33144
Field Notes
Description:
The Eurasian coot is a mostly black member of the Rallidae, with the exception of a white facial shield and bill. The eyes are round and red. The juvenile on the third shot is paler with a whitish breast. The last shot shows the bird's habitat, in this case an alpine lake (Lauenensee, 1382m ASL).
Habitat:
Freshwater lakes and ponds. Distributed to Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa, and has recently expanded its range into New Zealand.
Notes:
The coot actually has some webbing on its toes. It is an excellent diver. On that day it was the only species of water bird on the Lauenensee; the species is aggressive and strongly territorial during the breeding season.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2011
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