adult (California, USA; 2006-11-04)
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American Coot
Fulica americana
Native Range: North America and Middle America
Notes:
no sexual dimorphism; sometimes congregates in huge numbers; green feet are lobed (not fully webbed); dabbles but also dives from the water's surface to feed; downy young have orange-red on head.
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walking (California, USA; 2009-03-15)
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swimming (California, USA; 2006-04-15)
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flock (California, USA; 2006-01-28) |
inquisitive flock (California, USA; 2006-01-28) |
juvenile (California, USA; 2006-07-15) |
juvenile (California, USA; 2007-06-03) |
adult with chick (California, USA; 2007-06-17) |
chick (California, USA; 2007-08-25) |
chick's bright head (California, USA; 2008-08-02) |
chick trying grass (California, USA; 2007-08-26) |
green lobed toes (California, USA; 2008-08-02) |
threatening posture while swimming (California, USA; 2012-01-21) |