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Fulica cristata
The Red-knobbed Coot or Crested Coot, (Fulica cristata), is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae.
It is a resident breeder across much of Africa and in southernmost Spain on freshwater lakes and ponds. It builds a nest of dead reeds near the water's edge or more commonly afloat, laying about 8 eggs (or more in good conditions).[2] However, its behaviour towards its own young is so aggressive that only a few are likely to survive to adulthood. Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
First time I see it's feet. Super cool!
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Sweet feet!
I thought it had webbed feet like a duck! Nice one Mari!
Fantastic detail of feet which are mostly under the water!