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Fulica americana
Adults are dark grey to black, juveniles are lighter grey (pic 3). Sexes are alike in appearance with males being larger. A white bill and red eyes. Their main diet is aquatic vegetation. Part of a flock of about 22 birds (pic 5).
Spotted foraging at the Arcata Marsh and Bird Sanctuary.
Coots are related to rails (Family: Rallidae).
Spotted on Nov 20, 2021
Submitted on Dec 17, 2021
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