Birds and wildlife
Eurasian Coot
Fulica atraGroup: Rails, crakes and cootsUK Conservation status:GreenEurasian Coot
How to identify
The Eurasian Coot is all-black and larger than its cousin, the Moorhen. It has a distinctive white beak and 'shield' above the beak which earns it the title 'bald'. Its feet have lobed flaps of skin on the toes which act in the same way as webbed feet when swimming. It patters noisily over the water before taking off and can be very aggressive towards others.Call
Eurasian Coot
David Farrow / xeno-canto
Key
- Resident
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