American Coot
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| Scientific name | Fulica americana |
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| Mass | 450 g (Large Adult) |
| Family | Rallidae |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Length | 38 cm |
| Did you know | American Coots influence populations of aquatic invertebrates and plants and serve as a prey base for predators in their habitats. |
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| ID | 1229713 |
About American Coot
The American coot, also known as a mud hen, is a bird of the family Rallidae. Though commonly mistaken for ducks, American coots are only distantly related to ducks, belonging to a separate order.
American coot Photos
