American coots in Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
American Coot
Order: Gruiformes
Family: Rallidae
Genus and species: Fulica americana
Diet: Crustaceans and vegetation
Average length: 37 cm
Average weight: 550 grams
Average wingspan: 61 cm… Continue
“The Common Loon in summer is very striking with its black-and-white checkered back, glossy black head, white belly and wing lining, and characteristic white necklace around the throat. All loons have greyish feathers in the winter, and immature birds tend … Continue
“Many people can recognize a Canada Goose Branta canadensis by its characteristic black head, white cheek patches, and long black neck. However, there are several different races, so a Canada Goose in one region may be quite different from a … Continue
