Coot  (Fulica atra)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes
Family Rallidae
Genus Fulica (1)
Size Length: 36-42 cm (2)
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Status

Receives general protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (3). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (9).