Fulica atra

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Fulica atra, commonly known as the Eurasian coot, is a widespread waterbird recognized by its black plumage and distinctive white frontal shield, inhabiting freshwater lakes and wetlands across Europe, Asia, Australia, and parts of North Africa.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird species
vertebrate
waterbird
behavior territorial during breeding season
binomialName Fulica atra NERFINISHED
bodyLength 36–42 cm
breedingHabitat vegetated freshwater bodies
class Aves NERFINISHED
clutchSize 6–10 eggs
commonName Eurasian coot
coot
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet algae
aquatic plants
grasses
seeds
small invertebrates
distinctiveFeature white bill
white frontal shield
eggColor buff with dark spots
family Rallidae NERFINISHED
footType lobed toes
foragingBehavior dabbling
diving
genus Fulica NERFINISHED
habitat freshwater lakes
marshes
ponds
slow-flowing rivers
wetlands
introducedRange Australia NERFINISHED
New Zealand NERFINISHED
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
migrationPattern partially migratory
resident in milder climates
nativeRange Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
North Africa NERFINISHED
nestType floating nest
occursIn urban water bodies
order Gruiformes NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
plumageColor black
socialBehavior often gregarious
taxonRank species
vocalization loud calls
wingspan 70–80 cm
yearDescribed 1758

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Rallidae includes Fulica atra