Coots
by Adrienne Wilson
Title
Coots
Artist
Adrienne Wilson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Coots are medium-sized 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. 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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January 23rd, 2019
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Adrienne Wilson
Thank you so much to my buyer from San Diego, CA for purchasing my Coots plush fleece blanket.
Shoal Hollingsworth
Wonderful capture of this group of coots. They really are an odd bird but entertaining to watch for sure
Adrienne Wilson
Hahaha...you are too funny, William. I almost entitled it "Ole Coot". I know most think of them as a nuisance but I find them quite attractive. And, I appreciate the feature on the home page...Thank you so much!!
William Tasker
Whenever I see "Coots" in the title, I figure it would include me. Heh. Lovely shot of an underappreciated bird. It was a pleasure to view this wonderful and named bird image that is now exhibited among the homepage features for the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
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