American Coot, Cornerstone Park, Henderson, NV.
American Coots look like small ducks when swimming. On land they look chickenlike, walking rather than waddling, and requiring long running takeoffs to get airborne.
Size: 4981px × 3850px
Location: Cornerstone Park, Henderson, NV.
Photo credit: © Keith Birmingham / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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