< Back | Name: | American Coot | | Family: | Coots | | Scientific Name:
| Fulica americana | | Habit: | Coots need a running start to fly. They often are seen trying to take off from water, leaving splashes for each footstep until they build enough momentum to take wing. | |
State Occurrence:
| Coots are found in many lakes, marshes and reserviors in Arkansas. Most coots in Arkansas are winter migrants, but a few have been known to nest within the state. |
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