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Coot Cranium Interesting bird with some peculiar behavior and honking under excitement, this guy has an intense look about him. American coot,Fall,Fulica americana,Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Coot Cranium

Interesting bird with some peculiar behavior and honking under excitement, this guy has an intense look about him.

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The American coot

The American coot is a bird of the family Rallidae. Though commonly mistaken to be ducks, American coots belong to a distinct order. Unlike the webbed feet of ducks, coots have broad, lobed scales on their lower legs and toes that fold back with each step in order to facilitate walking on dry land.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Stephen Philips
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By Stephen Philips

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Uploaded Nov 19, 2018. Captured Nov 6, 2018 16:05 in Tonto National Forest, US 188, Payson, AZ 85541, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/5.6
  • 1/2500s
  • ISO100
  • 400mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.