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Fulica americana
From up close, a dark band can be distinguished at the billtip. The body is grey with the head and neck darker than the rest of the body. Their legs are yellowish, with lobed toes rather than webbed feet. Their chicks have black bodies with bright red head and beak, and orange plumes around the neck. The call is a high-pitched squeaking honk somewhat like a goose's but more hollow sounding.
Wetlands
Spotted on Nov 21, 2011
Submitted on Nov 25, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks, Alice! :)
Nice!