The Coot is larger than its common relative, the Moorhen. The prominent white beak and frontal shield and the red eye make them quite distinctive.

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The Coot is larger than its common relative, the Moorhen. The prominent white beak and frontal shield and the red eye make them quite distinctive. They are one of the rail family.

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Size: 6000px × 3893px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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