American Coot on gold and green water with a reflection.


The American coot, also known as a mud hen, is a bird of the family Rallidae. Though commonly mistaken to be ducks, American coots belong to a distinct order.


Size: 5999px × 3999px
Location: Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz, California, United States
Photo credit: © Randy Stiefer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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