Fulica atra

Eurasian Coot at Splitters Creek, NSW

Fulica atra at Splitters Creek, NSW - 29 Nov 2024
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Fulica atra 30 Nov 2024 Liam.m
Fulica atra 30 Nov 2024 KylieWaldon

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had its back to us the whole time, then flew, and again back to us. Looked like a duck with a ring around its neck! But I can see the weird pads on its feet in this shot. Can still be fooled from odd angles!

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  • Fulica atra Scientific name
  • Eurasian Coot Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1108.7m Recorded at altitude
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