American Coot (Fulica americana) | Project Noah

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Photo by Liam

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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized, chicken-like swimming bird, dark gray to black overall, short, white bill and undertail coverts. Toes are lobed, not webbed. Upper edge of frontal shield is red, but usually only visible at close range. Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats, feet protrude past tail.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Reference Links:

American Coot - Whatbird.com

Species ID Suggestions

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Thanks Antonio.

AntónioGinjaGinja

beautifull series Liam,congrats and thanks for sharing

Thanks, friends. :)

nice pics :-)

The walking on water thing is so much fun to watch!

Fantastic photos Liam!

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