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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
American Coot
Fulica americana
Order
GRUIFORMES
Family
Rails, Gallinules 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
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Red
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
38 cm (15 in)
Weight:
726 g (25.6 oz)
Size:
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:
Olive green to yellowish green.
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X