American Coot (Fulica americana)
Humber Bay Park, Toronto, ON.
March 23rd, 2018. (3634)
Also known as a Mud Hen, the American Coot is a Rail that is often confused for a
small duck. They don't wade and are often found swimming in shallow water where they
dive to forage for aquatic plants, insects, mollusks, and small fish.
small duck. They don't wade and are often found swimming in shallow water where they
dive to forage for aquatic plants, insects, mollusks, and small fish.
