species 183,262 observations

Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

Field notes

The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), 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.

Supported by All

263 native plants
support it in the US

Food plants Plants it feeds on Moss Campion, Waterpepper, Pine Barren Gentian, Common Yarrow 263

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided