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General Description: American Coots (Fulica americana) are black, duck-like birds with a white bill and only a tiny bit of white on the tail feathers (Compare with Common Moorhen). Adults have a red spot on the forehead. The feet are large, and the toes are lobed, which aids in swimming. Taxonomy: Gruiformes, Rallidae, Fulicinae. Favored Habitat: Shallow ponds and marshes; lawns. |
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Where to Find: Urban ponds such as the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, Lorenzi Park, and Sunset Park are good, but for more natural settings, visit the Pahranagat Valley or the Overton Wildlife Management Area. Comments: Coots eat grass, pond weeds, aquatic bugs, and stale white bread. |
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If you were a tasty water bug or a bit of pond weed, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 American Coot adult, non-breeding: note black feathers and white bill |
 American Coot adult, non-breeding: note dark frontal shield |
 American Coot adult, non-breeding: note yellow legs and feet |
 American Coot hauling nesting material: note red frontal shield |
 With a faded frontal shield, this coot looks a bit like a Caribbean Coot |
 With a faded frontal shield, this coot looks a bit like a Caribbean Coot |
 American Coot adult: note yellow foot and lobed toes |
 American Coot juvenile: note gray feet and lobed toes |
 Coot building a floating nest |
 Coot building a floating nest |
 American Coot parents with young |
 American Coot parent with two young |
 American Coot parent with two young |
 American Coot fledglings |
 American Coot juvenile |
 American Coot adults feeding on a lawn |
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