eurasian coot (fulica atra

common coot australian rallidae open water waterside grasslands slatyblack body glossy black white bill frontal shield long strong toes noisy bird wide repertoire of crackling explosive trumpeting calls agressive species strongly territorial breeding season freshwater lakes ponds rail family expanding into newzealand reluctant to fly waterbird member the and crake omnivore eurasian small live prey education biology vegetation birdlife diving behaviour feather feathers lake fulica resident binomial name extinct subspecies locality europe swimming juvenile adult plumage vagrant nature science fascinating