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Fulica americana
Medium-sized, chicken-like swimming bird, dark gray to black overall, short, white bill and undertail coverts. Toes are lobed, not webbed. Upper edge of frontal shield is red, but usually only visible at close range. Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats, feet protrude past tail.
Shore of Lewisville Lake.
Spotted on Apr 11, 2013
Submitted on Apr 23, 2013
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