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Eurasian Coot
Rallidae
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (May be cropped or resized)
Fulica atra
Basic stats
Range
Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa
Size
36–38cm
Wingspan
70–80cm
Weight
Males about 890g, females about 750g
The Eurasian coot is a rail found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa. It is 36 to 38 cm long with a wingspan of 70 to 80 cm; males weigh about 890 g and females about 750 g. It is largely black except for a white bill and frontal shield, which gave rise to the phrase bald as a coot. The long, strong toes are partly webbed for swimming, and the sexes look alike (Wikipedia, general species account).
Juveniles are paler with a whitish breast and no facial shield. Four subspecies are recognised (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Eurasian Coot found?
- Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa
- How big is the Eurasian Coot?
- 36–38cm
- What is the wingspan of the Eurasian Coot?
- 70–80cm
- How much does the Eurasian Coot weigh?
- Males about 890g, females about 750g