The American Coot is a plump, chickenlike bird with a rounded head and a sloping bill. Their tiny tail, short wings, and large feet are visible on the rare occasions they take flight.
You’ll find coots eating aquatic plants on almost any body of water.
When swimming they look like small ducks, but on land they look more chickenlike, walking rather than waddling.
An awkward and often clumsy flier, the American Coot requires long running takeoffs to get airborne. Cornell All About Birds
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