Coot  (Fulica atra)

Species information

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Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (November 2002): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. Environment Agency (1998) Species and Habitats Handbook- 'Look-up' chart of species and their legal status. Environment Agency, Peterborough.
  4. RSPB (2003) The population status of birds in the UK: http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/5_20625.pdf
  5. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  6. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air. Book Club Associates, London.
  7. Gooders, J. (1982) Collins British Birds. William Collins Sons and Co Ltd, London.
  8. JNCC (November 2002): http://www.jncc.gov.uk/UKSPA/Species/accounts/A6-55.pdf
  9. RSPB (2003) Pers. comm.
  10. BTO Breeding birds in the wider countryside (November 2002): http://www.bto.org/birdtrends/wcrcoot.htm
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