General Description
Body dusky grey-black, bill and forehead white. Toes separated, not fully webbed (lobate). Body up to 40 cm long.
Biology
Eurasian Coots feed on aquatic vegetation and short grasses in pastures or lawns near the water.
Habitat
Freshwater wetlands, swamps and ornamental ponds.
Coastal shores
Distribution guide
Australia.
Species Group
Birds › Coots, rails and swamphens
Max Size
40 cm
Diet
Herbivore
Commercial Species
Yes
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Least Concern
Author
Wayne Longmore is a Senior Collection manager of terrestrial vertebrates at Museum Victoria.
Author
Rory O'Brien is a Collection Manager of terrestrial vertebrates at Museum Victoria.
Cite this page as:
Longmore, N. W. & O'Brien, R., 2011, Eurasian Coot, Fulica atra, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria, accessed 25 Feb 2025, http://136.154.202.208:8098/species/7923
