The Coot is the larger of the two common members of the rail family found in the UK. They have a distinctive white beak and frontal shield.

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The Coot is the larger of the two common members of the rail family found in the UK. They have a distinctive white beak and frontal shield as well as a deep red eye.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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