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| Eurasian coot - ನಾಮದ ಕೋಳಿ - Naamada Kholi |
The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) (Kannada Name: ನಾಮದ ಕೋಳಿ - Naamada Kholi), also known as the common coot, or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa. It has a slaty-black body, a glossy black head and a white bill with a white frontal shield. The sexes are similar.
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| Eurasian coot - ನಾಮದ ಕೋಳಿ - Naamada Kholi |
Types of crakes/coots species found in Mysuru:
Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the
rails,
crakes,
coots and
gallinules. Typically they inhabit dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, making them difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs and long toes which are well adapted to soft uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and to be weak fliers. There are around 12 species found in Karnataka and I have found 5 in Mysuru
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