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Coot chicks Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the Rallidae family. They constitute the genus Fulica. Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water. Eurasian Coot,Fulica atra,Geotagged,Summer,United Kingdom,Water Birds,coot,coots,rallidae Click/tap to enlarge

Coot chicks

Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the Rallidae family. They constitute the genus Fulica. Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water.

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    Nice capture. They are so shy... Posted 10 years ago

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The Eurasian coot

The Eurasian coot, also known as the common coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia and parts of Africa.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by garrylomasphotography
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Uploaded Apr 1, 2015. Captured Aug 3, 2014 16:19 in Peak District National Park, Bottomhill Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8ST, UK.
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  • Canon EOS 6D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 500mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.