Common Coot

Also known as Fulica atra, Coot, Eurasian coot

species of bird

AI overview

The common coot is a waterbird found in freshwater lakes, ponds, and marshes across much of the world. It plays an important ecological role in aquatic environments by feeding on plants and invertebrates, and serves as prey for larger predators.

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Species

Least Concern

common coot

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGruiformes
FamilyRallidae

Habitatfreshwater

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Mass: 715
Image: Fulica atra - Common coot, Adana 2016-11-12 01-1.jpg

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Commons category: Fulica atra
taxon name: Fulica atra
Commons gallery: Fulica atra
taxon common name: galeirão-comum
wingspan: 75
litter size: 7.7
egg incubation period: 22
short name: F. atra

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Article

The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), 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.

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