American Coot

Fulica americana

Order

GRUIFORMES

Family

Rails and Coots (Rallidae)

Code 4

AMCO

Code 6

FULAME

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Brown with flecks of red to reddish brown.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Red
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 38 cm (15 in)
Weight: 726 g (25.6 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Black, Gray, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats., Feet protrude beyond tail.
Wingspan Range: 58-71 cm (23-28 in)
Wing Shape: Broad-Wings, Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Green Yellow

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