Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the Rallidae (rail) family. They constitute the genus Fulica.

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Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the Rallidae (rail) family. They constitute the genus Fulica. Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water.

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