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Fulica americana
These American Coots were seem swimming amongst a larger group a mallards. Their smaller size, black coloration, and white bills provided quite a contrast! These rails are winter residents.
Local park, lake. FL gulf coast, USA.
The American Coot is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the USA. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ameri...
Spotted on Nov 21, 2011
Submitted on Nov 22, 2011
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