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Eurasian Coot Strolling Through Pink Duckweed

Birds·March 5, 2026

Bird

Fulica atra

Habitat: Freshwater lakes, ponds, and wetlands with open water and emergent vegetation.
Diet: Omnivorous, primarily feeding on aquatic plants, seeds, insects, and small mollusks.
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Date Taken: March 5, 2026

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.

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Camera

Body: Sony A7III
Focal Length: 600mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/800s
ISO: 12800
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Location

3947 × 2631