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Eurasian Coot

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Eurasian Coot

Postby yeocsa on Wed Apr 20, 2005 2:22 pm

As common as duck here but I have no idea what it is called.

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Arthur
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Special thanks to BlacknStormy for the ID.[/i]
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Postby blacknstormy on Wed Apr 20, 2005 5:24 pm

Hi Arthur - it is a Eurasian Coot - Fulica atra.

It is found around the world, and is often found near water across Australia. The adult bird has completely black plumage, a white beak and shield, red eyes and black legs. Interestingly, it has flaps along its toe segemts, which help it to swim.

This is a link to the site on coots by the Australian museum online - gives some more info.
http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/eurasian_coot.htm

Nice birds huh?

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