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Fulica americana
The American Coot is a plump, chickenlike bird with a rounded head and a sloping bill. Their tiny tail, short wings, and large feet are visible on the rare occasions they take flight. Coots are dark-gray to black birds with a bright-white bill and forehead. The legs are yellow-green. At close range you may see a small patch of red on the forehead.
Near boat slips at a marina on Lake Lewisville. Seem to have disturbed its morning nap.
Spotted on Nov 21, 2012
Submitted on Dec 3, 2012
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