Cranes, Rails, and Allies
Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Rallidae Low risk
The Eurasian coot, also known as the common coot or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa. It has a slaty-black body, a glossy black head and a white bill with a white frontal shield. The sexes are similar in appearance.
Summary from Wikipedia
At a glance
Family
Rallidae
Group
Cranes, Rails, and Allies
Conservation status
Low risk
Similar birds
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