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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

Comments (4)

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
American Coots are way out of range. Also note the white forehead plate.

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