American Coot
Fulica Americana
Status:
Very common, sometimes abundant winter resident. Occasional breeder.
Local Habitat:
Marshes and ponds. Migrants often on cattle farms.
Habits:
Dabbles and dives on ponds and head pumps when swimming. Regularly walks on land. Often in large flocks.
Commonly Seen:
Commonly Seen: Spittal Pond, Port Royal Golf Course ponds
