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American Coot

Fulica americana

Description:

All dark chicken like bird with a white bill and a red patch on the forehead.

Habitat:

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

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1 Comment

ZooNerd
ZooNerd 9 years ago

Interesting you using the term chicken like. I had never seemed to notice it being Chicken like but now that you mention it; it does indeed look like a chicken that was meant for the water. It is kind odd an awkward creature that has for a minute walk on the water wile it flaps it's wings to get going. they are real entertaining to watch. Nice Work!! keep it up!!!

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jan 21, 2015
Submitted on Feb 4, 2015

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