The Eurasian Coot: Close Up HD Footage (Fulica atra)

The Eurasian Coot, or Common Coot, is a familiar sight on ponds and lakes.expand_more These black birds have a bright white bill and an even more striking white shield on their forehead.expand_more It's almost like they forgot their hat! Coots aren't picky eaters.exclamation They'll gobble up plants, insects, anything they find floating on the water, and they can even dive for a bite to eat. They're common across Europe, Asia, Africa, and have even spread to Australia and New Zealand.

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