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American Coot

Fulicia americana

Description:

Duck- like species of rail; lobed toes make it well adapted to swimming + diving but somewhat of an impediment on land. Flight is low + labored; runs for quite a long distance to take off.

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Thurd13
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Thurd13

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Jan 3, 2010
Submitted on May 27, 2011

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