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Fulica Atra
Largely black except for white facial shield. As a swimming species, it has partially webbed toes. The juvenile is paler, lacks the facial shield and has a whitish breast. The white shield is developed at 1 year.
Freshwater lakes and ponds
The bird in the picture is a juvenile
Spotted on Jul 29, 2012
Submitted on Aug 15, 2012
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