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Fulica americana
This waterfowl has a gray body with a darker head and neck region. The tip of the short, white, thick bill has a dark ring around it. Females weigh between 1 and 1 1/2 pounds, while males can approach 2 pounds.
The American Coot is found in wetlands and open water bodies.
Coots are frequently found in large social groups called "rafts".
Spotted on Oct 21, 2010
Submitted on Jan 13, 2012
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