Scientific Name
Fulica atra
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
Up to 15 years
Weight
0.6-1.2 kg
Length
35-38 cm
Range
India, Australia, other parts of Asia, Africa and Europe
Habitat Type
Lakes, marshes, brackish water, slow-flowing waterbodies
Threats
Habitat loss and hunting; not globally threatened
Did You Know
A group of coots is called a covert
Also Known As
Eurasian coot
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
Up to 15 years
Weight
0.6-1.2 kg
Length
35-38 cm
Range
India, Australia, other parts of Asia, Africa and Europe
Habitat Type
Lakes, marshes, brackish water, slow-flowing waterbodies
Threats
Habitat loss and hunting; not globally threatened
Did You Know
A group of coots is called a covert
Also Known As
Eurasian coot
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