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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
51.9371, 7.69897
Field Notes
Description:
The Eurasian Coot, Fulica atra, also known as Coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. The Australian subspecies is known as the Australian Coot.
Habitat:
River "Werse" in Münster, Germany------Natural Habitat: The Coot breeds across much of the Old World on freshwater lakes and ponds. It occurs and breeds in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. The species has recently expanded its range into New Zealand. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, but migrates further south and west from much of Asia in winter as the waters freeze.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2011
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