Coot Fulica atra in flight about to land on pond

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Black and related to the moorhen, it has a distinctive white beak and 'shield' above the beak which earns it the title 'bald'. Its feet have distinctive lobed flaps of skin on the toes, which act instead of webs when swimming.

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Norfolk UK
Photo credit: © Ernie Janes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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