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American Coot
Photo credit: Jimmy Jackson
-Fulica Americana-
Nests in freshwater marshes of northern latitudes. Winters in fresh and saltwater marsh and bays of southern US states. Seasonally present in Texas, October through March. Black head and neck with a small reddish forehead shield, has whitish bill with a dark band near tip. Body is generally a dark slate color. Distinctive white trailing edge on wing. Known for “running” on water surface to gain flight. Nickname: mud hen.
Body Length: 15.5 inches
Nests in freshwater marshes of northern latitudes. Winters in fresh and saltwater marsh and bays of southern US states. Seasonally present in Texas, October through March. Black head and neck with a small reddish forehead shield, has whitish bill with a dark band near tip. Body is generally a dark slate color. Distinctive white trailing edge on wing. Known for “running” on water surface to gain flight. Nickname: mud hen.
Body Length: 15.5 inches