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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Least Concern
1 photo
· First seen Mar 2026
Habitat
Freshwater lakes, ponds, and wetlands with open water and emergent vegetation.
Diet
Omnivorous, primarily feeding on aquatic plants, seeds, insects, and small mollusks.
Classification
Gruiformes · Rallidae
Resources
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Fun Facts
Features a prominent white frontal shield and bill that contrasts with its black plumage.
Has distinctive lobed toes rather than webbed feet, allowing it to swim and walk on soft mud.
Highly territorial during the breeding season, often engaging in aggressive physical disputes.
Nests are built on floating platforms or piles of vegetation in shallow water.
Sighting Locations
1 photo at 1 location
Photos
Eurasian Coot Strolling Through Pink Duckweed
600mm · f/6.3 · 1/800s · ISO 12800
5 March 2026