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American Coot

Fulica americana

Description:

The American Coot is a plump, chickenlike bird with a rounded head and a sloping bill. Their tiny tail, short wings, and large feet are visible on the rare occasions they take flight. Coots are dark-gray to black birds with a bright-white bill and forehead. The legs are yellow-green. At close range you may see a small patch of red on the forehead.

Habitat:

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Dec 15, 2014
Submitted on Jan 26, 2015

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