Eurasian Coot
nokikana · Fulica atra
Photo: Alexis Lours, CC BY 4.0
Family: Rallidae (Rantakanat) · Size: 36–39 cm
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.
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