The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), also known as coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. The scientific name is from Latin; Fulica is "coot", and atra is "black". It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia and parts of Africa. The Australian subspecies is known as the Australian coot.
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Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
- Observations in the area
- 23
- Last sighting
- 24 February 2026
- Category
- Birds
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Where it has been observed
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