They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin term for "coot". Coots have predominantly black plumage , and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often …

The American Coot is a plump, chickenlike bird with a rounded head and a sloping bill. Their tiny tail, short wings, and large feet are visible on the rare occasions they take flight.

Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the American Coot. Learn even more in our …

The Coot is a small members of the rail, or Rallidae, family. They are genetically related to rails , moorhens, crakes , gallinules, and more. Most Coots have short beaks, fleshy frontal shields …

Feb 22, 2023 · The American Coot is an odd, dark, duck-like bird that breeds in lakes, ponds, freshwater marshes, and other wetlands from the Great Lakes region to central and western …

coot, any of ten species of ducklike water-dwelling birds of the genus Fulica in the rail family, Rallidae. Coots are found throughout the world in larger inland waters and streams, where …

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. The coot can be distinguished from the similar …

The American Coot is the only native coot found in North America. Other possible vagrant coot species that have been reported are the Caribbean Coot and the Eurasian Coot. Coots are …

Sep 7, 2024 · The American Coot is a unique, medium-sized waterbird known for its dark plumage, distinctive white bill, and bright red eyes. Adults typically measure between 12 to 16 …

The American coot (Fulica americana), also known as a mud hen or pouldeau, is a bird of the family Rallidae. Though commonly mistaken for ducks, American coots are only distantly …