One of the 2 coots on WAnimals
Birds · Gruiformes · Rallidae
Red-knobbed Coot
Fulica cristata
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
A coot with entirely black plumage with some greyish tones, a white frontal shield and a pale blue bill. Its diagnostic feature is a pair of red knobs on the upper part of the shield, especially large and conspicuous in the breeding season. It is somewhat larger than the common coot, with a longer neck and the tail held above the water while swimming.
Weight
585 g – 1.1 kg
Size
38 cm – 45 cm
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
