Saturday, 27 February 2010

Eurasian Coot, Fulica Atra

Common Coot, Fulica atra

The common Eurasian Coot is a plump waterbird similar to a moorhen. I spotted this one foraging by the pond in Saint James's Park, London.

8 comments:

  1. Joanne OlivieriSaturday, February 27, 2010 5:58:00 pm

    I have never seen one so this is a treat and a fantastic closeup, very cool

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  2. Blog Angel a.k.a. JoellaSaturday, February 27, 2010 11:23:00 pm

    What strange bird. It looks like his cap slipped down his head and in between his eyes.

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  3. Rick (Ratty)Sunday, February 28, 2010 4:20:00 am

    Wow, he looks like a big one. Very good closeup shot of this excellent looking bird.

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  5. Mother GooseSunday, February 28, 2010 3:55:00 pm

    I have been looking at your pictures for a long time but I do believe this is my favorite. What a character! With his little hard hat set at such a jaunty angle he looks ready to take a nap.

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  6. SharkbytesTuesday, March 02, 2010 1:37:00 pm

    That is funny. It looks like he's wearing a derby.

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  7. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayTuesday, March 02, 2010 2:27:00 pm

    So like a moorhen, I don't think I can tell the difference. :(

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  8. Alima JannatMonday, June 28, 2021 11:08:00 am

    Is this a duck?

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