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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Least Concern1 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
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