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American Coot

Fulica americana

Description:

A plump dark bird with a white bill. There is a red patch at the top of the bill.

Habitat:

Small flock on this urban pond.

Notes:

They are not ducks, but are close relatives of the Sandhill Crane and Rails.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Plano, Texas, USA

Spotted on Dec 16, 2013
Submitted on Dec 20, 2013

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