Species: Fulica atra
English Name: Eurasian Coot
Chinese Name: 骨頂雞
Family: Rallidae
Description:
The coot has 36-39 cm long and is easily identified by is all-black plumage that contrast with a white bill and frontal shield. Juveniles lack the white shield. It occurs in Macao as a winter visitor.
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.