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American Coot
Fulica americana
(L 15.5" WS 24" Wt 1.4 lb)
More closely related to the Sandhill
Crane than to a duck...can be found
in groups of several thousands.
Merritt Island Nat'l
Wildlife Refuge
08Feb2012
Orlando Wetlands
11Feb2012
Note: white bill on a dark body.
Fulica is Latin for coot.
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