Coots breed in spring, laying between six and nine eggs in nests made among emergent vegetation . Coot chicks are black with orange fluff around the face and body ; they are independent within two months of hatching. What does a coot chick look like? They are able to leave the nest and follow their … Read more
With a total length of 48–64 cm (19–25 in) , it is the second largest extant member of the family Rallidae, after the takahe from New Zealand, and adults are considered functionally flightless. It is the only coot with reddish legs . Can giant coots fly? Although these coots are huge they can fly , … Read more
A flock of coots is sometimes called a “commotion” or a “swarm.” Property managers in the south will recognize the sentiment behind these names as they can be an unwelcome nuisance during the cooler months. Swarms can swell to 1,500 birds resulting in damaged turfgrass from aggressive feeding, digging, and defecation. What does a female … Read more