Bird of the week 2024 | American coot
American coot [MichaelWarren.com]
American coot
American coots are similar in shape to common gallinules, but coots have a white bill and a bright red eye instead of the gallinule’s red and yellow candy-colored bill. And unlike ducks, coots don’t have webbed feet. Their lobed toes are better for walking. They’re common in Marion County during winter months. This pair was at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park.
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