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Caribbean Coot

Foulque à cachet blanc

Fulica caribaea

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  • Caribbean Coot
  • Caribbean Coot
  • Caribbean Coot
  • Caribbean Coot
  • Caribbean Coot

Life, Habitat and Pictures of the Caribbean Coot

B L W W W Family Latin Name
15.5" 39.4cm 24" 61cm 1.4 lb 635g Rallidae Fulica caribaea
  • Breeding
  • Year Around
  • Winter
Caribbean Coot range

The Caribbean Coot is very similar in appearance to the American Coot. It has been reported seen on the North American continent but it has never been confirmed. There is a small population of these lobed-toed marsh birds on the islands of the West Indies.


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