Fulica americana
Marshes and park ponds. Dark, with a white bill. Not a duck.
What does a american coot look like?
Dark, with a white bill. Not a duck.
What sign does it leave?
Lobed toes, not a clean web.
Droppings
Dark droppings on a marsh mat. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Marshes and park ponds.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a mallard. All animal identification pages.