** Coots are small water birds that are members of the Rallidae family. They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin for "coot". Wikipedia
Scientific name: Fulica
Extinction status: Extinct,
Higher classification: Rallidae,
Order: Gruiformes,
Phylum: Chordata,
Rank: Genus.
* South African shelduck (Bird)
** The South African shelduck or Cape shelduck is a species of shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds which are part of the bird family Anatidae, which also includes the swans, geese and ducks. This is a common endemic species to South Africa. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Tadorna cana,
Higher classification: Shelduck,
Rank: Species.
* Hardhead (Bird)
** The hardhead is the only true diving duck found in Australia. Hardheads are common in the south-east of Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin, but also in the wetter country near the coasts. Wikipedia
