They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin term for "coot". Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often …

Nov 5, 2015 · A close look at a coot—that small head, those scrawny legs—reveals a different kind of bird entirely. Their dark bodies and white faces are common sights in nearly any open …

Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the American Coot.

Feb 22, 2023 · The American Coot is an odd, dark, duck-like bird that breeds in lakes, ponds, freshwater marshes, and other wetlands from the Great Lakes region to central and western …

The world of waterfowl is remarkably diverse, and within it resides a bird often overlooked, yet brimming with personality and ecological importance—the Coot. While often mistaken for …

Coot, any of ten species of ducklike water-dwelling birds of the genus Fulica in the rail family, Rallidae. Coots are found throughout the world in larger inland waters and streams, where …

Sep 14, 2025 · Discover the American coot - not a duck but a feisty rail with lobed toes! Learn their wetland habits, territorial behavior, and unique identification tips.

Plump, chicken-like bird that acts like a duck. Gray overall with blacker head and white bill. Tiny tail and short wings. Feet are large, yellow-green, and oddly lobed. Head jerks back and forth …

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. The coot can be distinguished from the similar …

Sep 5, 2018 · In fact, Captain Lewis, when writing in March 1806 at Fort Clatsop, called the coot a “black duck.” While they do resemble a duck, coots are actually members of the Rallidae family.