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Identification
Fulica americana (American coot)
Caption
American Coots (Fulica americana) are common lake and marsh birds. Like their cousin, the Moorhen, Coots make a wide range of sounds, from quacks and honks to whistles and rattles. This sample spans several individuals' different vocalizations, and gives a feel for the sounds a Coot can make. Coots and Moorhens make some sounds which are indistinguishable from each other, but Coots are generally more nasal sounding and make more "honking" sounds.
- Type
- Sound
Contributors
Douglas Von Gausig (recordist; copyright holder), Naturesongs.com
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