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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Gruiformes Rallidae

Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
36–38 cm
Body Mass
717.1 g
Wingspan
75 cm
Diet
Aquatic plants
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 102

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 102).

DEF 79

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 79).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Joost van Bruggen · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Oriental & Australasia: widespread Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Fulica atra atra

    Europe and n Africa to Japan, India, se Asia, and Borneo

  • Fulica atra lugubris

    Java (formerly), Bali, Lesser Sundas and nw New Guinea

  • Fulica atra novaeguineae

    c New Guinea

  • Fulica atra australis

    Australia, Tasmania, North and South Is. (New Zealand) and probably e Lesser Sundas

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Fulica atra

Which family does it belong to?

Rails, Crakes, Coots (Rallidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Oriental & Australasia: widespread

Sources & credits

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