Fulica atra

2 Eurasian Coot at Splitters Creek, NSW

Fulica atra at Splitters Creek, NSW - 3 Oct 2021
Fulica atra at Splitters Creek, NSW - 3 Oct 2021
Fulica atra at Splitters Creek, NSW - 3 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Fulica atra 5 Oct 2021 Darcy
Fulica atra 4 Oct 2021 KylieWaldon

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Rarely see Coots out of the water and never seen them stretch like this before. I can see how the shot with the wings down could be mistaken for a Crake and other species because I can't see the white on its face from that angle.

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  • 15 Abundance
  • 3 Oct 2021 10:31 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

Species information

  • Fulica atra Scientific name
  • Eurasian Coot Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1108.7m Recorded at altitude
  • 228 images trained Machine learning
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