Eurasian Coot Collection (page 5)

Picture No. 11806762
Eurasian Coot on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

Picture No. 11806751
Eurasian Coot on marsh Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

Coot -Fulica atra-, Texel Island, The Netherlands, Europe

Coot -Fulica atra-, feeding young, Lake Zug, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Common Coot -Fulica atra- on water, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Coot or Eurasian Coot -Fulica atra-, Tyrol, Austria

Eurasian Coot -Fulica atra- adult bird with a chick, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Eurasian Coot -Fulica atra-, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Close-up of an Eurasian coots claw (Fulica Atra)
Zoology: Birds - Gruiformes: Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra), Claw. Art work

Eurasian Coot Fulica atra warming eggs in the nest, illustration
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) warming eggs in the nest, illustration

Eurasian Coot Fulica atra, illustration
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra), illustration

Young Eurasian Coots Fulica atra swimming, illustration
Young Eurasian Coots (Fulica atra) swimming, illustration

Fulica atra, common coot
Plate 84 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Eurasian Coot, Fulica atra, partial Albino swimming, Rapperswil, Switzerland

Mute swans courting
Mute swans (Cygnus olor) courting next to coots (Fulica atra). Photographed in the UK

Eurasian Coot - adult with newly hatched chicks on Hamilton Lake, North Island, New Zealand
DH-4492 Eurasian Coot - adult with newly hatched chicks on Hamilton Lake North Island, New Zealand. Fulica atra Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Eurasian coot, also known as Fulica atra, is a fascinating bird species that can be found in various parts of Europe. These birds are known for their unique behaviors and striking appearances. One notable behavior of the Eurasian coot is its territorial nature. Males often engage in fierce fights over territory during the breeding season. This spectacle can be witnessed in different locations such as London, England, UK or Valkenhorst Nature Reserve in The Netherlands. During these battles for dominance, the coots display remarkable agility and strength. Their determination to defend their territory is evident as they fiercely clash with one another. It's truly an awe-inspiring sight to witness these feathered warriors engaging in combat. While fighting may be intense among male coots, they also have other interesting interactions with fellow avian species. They share habitats with birds like dippers, warblers, thrushes, spoonbills, ptarmigans, falcons, curlews and crows - creating a diverse ecosystem where different species coexist harmoniously. Aside from their combative nature and social dynamics within their habitat community; they are recognized for their distinctive appearance too. With dark plumage contrasting against bright white facial shields and vibrant red eyes - they possess an undeniable allure that captivates bird enthusiasts worldwide, and are not only captivating visually but historically significant too; depicted through artworks such as colour lithographs dating back to 1863-79 which showcase their beauty alongside other avian wonders like grey phalaropes. These resilient creatures continue to thrive despite challenges faced by many wildlife populations today due to habitat loss and climate change impacts. Observing them marching together or witnessing them nesting on eggs reminds us of the importance of preserving our natural world so future generations can appreciate these magnificent birds' existence.