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Eurasian Coot

Fulica Atra

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Description:

spoted at oporto city parkat first i thougth it was a Litle Grab,but consulting my books and wikipédia and i'am not certain.i only have this photo.
http://www.google.pt/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=fulica%20atra&source=web&cd=3&sqi…

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Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

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Liam
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Comments (4)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Yes Liam well observed,it's a Eurasian Coot,thanks very much,like that it's a spies endemic:-)perfect i'll go to the place again to have more photos of the bird
Liam
American Coots are way out of range. Also note the white forehead plate.

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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Portugal's Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedDecember 12, 2011

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