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Home Guide to Birds of North America American Coot Description

Description

BREEDING MALE

 

american coot

Female

Same as male.

Seasonal change in appearance

None.

Similar Species

  • Common Moorhen

    The Common Moorhen has reddish bill with light tip. The moorhen is browner on the back than the coot, and has a lateral white line.

     

    common moorhen

Nesting

Eggs

 

american coot nest

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