American Coot
Fulica americana
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American Coot (Fulica americana) is a 34–43 cm abundant North American waterbird. Slate-black with distinctive white frontal shield and bill; reddish knob at top of shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lakes, and ponds from Canada to Panama. Gregarious; forms large winter flocks. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, algae, and invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.6 cm | 14.4 in |
| Weight | 568.1666666666666 g | 20.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 60-70 days.
Clutch Size
6-15
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Fulica |
| Species | Fulica americana |
Distribution
American Coot has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family