. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. 140 AMERICAN COOT. 221. Fvllca americana. 15 In. BUI and frontal shield as In the gallinules, but the bill is whitish with a blackish ring near the tip; each individual toe is furnished with a large scalloped web; otherwise their plumage is grayish like that of the Florida Oalllnule. Coots are, locally, very abund- ant throughout temperate North America in summer. Like gallinules, they inhabit reedy pools, sluggish streams and boggy marshes, where they are at least safe from human pursuit. They conceal themselves among the reed
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. 140 AMERICAN COOT. 221. Fvllca americana. 15 In. BUI and frontal shield as In the gallinules, but the bill is whitish with a blackish ring near the tip; each individual toe is furnished with a large scalloped web; otherwise their plumage is grayish like that of the Florida Oalllnule. Coots are, locally, very abund- ant throughout temperate North America in summer. Like gallinules, they inhabit reedy pools, sluggish streams and boggy marshes, where they are at least safe from human pursuit. They conceal themselves among the reeds, so as to escape observation, taking wing only when they are obliged to. They are expert swimmers, and can dive and swim for long distances under water; in this respect they have a decided ad- vantage over the rails and gallinules. Nest.—Like that of the gallinules; 6 to 15 grayish eggs, finely speckled with black ( x ). May, June. Range.—Breeds throughout temperate America, U. S. rare on the North Atliintlc coast; winters fn southern. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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