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Eurasian Coot — printable fact sheet
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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
The Eurasian Coot is a medium-sized waterbird easily recognized by its black plumage and distinctive white facial shield and bill. Common across Europe, Asia, Australia, and parts of North Africa, it frequents freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with abundant aquatic…
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- Although Eurasian Coots are excellent swimmers, they are also capable of flying long distances and are known to migrate across continents.
- Eurasian Coots have lobed, not webbed, toes which help them swim and walk on soft surfaces. Their chicks are born with striking orange and red down on their heads and are quite different in appearance from adults. Coots are known for their noisy, squabbling nature and dramatic territorial disputes.
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