American Coot

Fulica americana

The American coot 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.

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American coot in Prospect Park. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
American coot in Prospect Park. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
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American Coot observed by strixpratincola
Mar 1, 2026
Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA, US
byechidna cosmos
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Coot observed by zoltshmack
Mar 1, 2026
Delta Ponds, Eugene, OR, US
byzoltshmack
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Coot observed by sofiavillafrade
Mar 1, 2026
Via Buena Vista, San Lorenzo, CA, US
bysofiavillafrade
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Coot observed by nckee186
Mar 1, 2026
Olivehurst, CA, USA
byNicky Monroe
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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