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Fulica atra
Member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. The Coot is 32–42 cm (13–17 in) long and weighs 585–1,100 g (1.29–2.4 lb), and is largely black except for the white facial shield. As a swimming species, the Coot has partial webbing on its long strong toes.
More sociable than the Spanish ones.
Spotted on Jun 4, 2012
Submitted on Jun 13, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Ashish! We have photographed another in Holland with her chicks...
Always love them...!!
Cute spotting...