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