Coots are rather small water birds that are members of the rail family, Rallidae. They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin term for "coot". Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water. They are close relatives of the moorhen.
This post is part of the Weekend Reflections meme,
and also part of the Saturday Critters meme.
Hello, pretty capture of the Coot. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend! PS, thank you for the visit and comment.
ReplyDeleteNice. The water is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I do think that "coot" is a rather unflattering name for such a fine bird.
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