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Coot ( or Mudhen)

Fulca americana

Description:

This is a large bird that has a black body pale grey to white beak and lobed feet. The eye is cranberry red. Usually in flocks, very seldom seen alone.

Habitat:

Wetlands and nearby waterways

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TamLar
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TamLar

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Apr 8, 2014
Submitted on Apr 25, 2014

Spotted for Mission

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