A gray, duck-like bird with a dark head and neck, yellow legs, and a short white bill that has a red spot at the base between the eyes. The Coot can dive for food or forage on the land. They are excellent swimmers and divers, and are often seen feeding with ducks. Coots are heavy birds that must pedal across the water with their feet before becoming airborne.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on plant material as well as insects, tadpoles, fish, worms, snails, crayfish, and prawns
Activity Pattern
Diurnal (Active during day)
