135,283 observationsLeast Concern
American Coot
Fulica americana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Gruiformes ›Family: Rallidae ›Genus: Fulica
About
The American coot (Fulica americana), 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. Unlike the webbed feet of ducks, coots have broad, lobed scales on their lower legs and toes that fold back with each step in order to facilitate walking on dry land. Coots live near water, typically inhabiting wetlands and open water bodies in North America....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Coot is Fulica americana.
- American Coot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Coot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Coot belongs to the class Aves.
- American Coot belongs to the order Gruiformes.
- American Coot belongs to the family Rallidae.
- American Coot belongs to the genus Fulica.