07.01.04. American Coot, Fulica americana

Author

• C. Chaney
• Ann Hodgson, Editor
• Florida Ornithological Society

Files

Publisher

University of South Florida

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

One of Florida’s most recognized wetland birds, the chicken-like American Coot’s cackling vocalizations can be heard across North and Central America almost anywhere with freshwater wetlands.

Keywords

Ornithology, Breeding, Rails (Birds)

Extent

1 PDF of 3 pages

Series Title

Florida Ornithological Society, Special Publication no. 9

Language

English

Digital Date

2026

Media Type

Atlases

Format

Digital Only

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Chaney, C.; Hodgson, Ann; and Florida Ornithological Society, "07.01.04. American Coot, Fulica americana" (2026). 07.01. Rallidae - Rails, Gallinules, and Coots. 1.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bba2_rallidae/1