A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. The coot can be distinguished from the similar …

Key information about the UK’s birds and their changing fortunes, based on data collected by BTO and partner organisations. This resident waterbird is widely distributed across Britain & Ireland, …

Coots can be seen all year round across the UK except in the far north and west of Scotland. They are found on freshwater lakes, reservoirs and rivers as well as in park lakes if they are …

Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family, Rallidae. They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin term for "coot". Coots have predominantly black …

The Eurasian Coot is all-black and larger than its cousin, the Moorhen. It has a distinctive white beak and 'shield' above the beak which earns it the title 'bald'. Its feet have lobed flaps of skin …

Apr 10, 2025 · Coots are widespread throughout England and Wales. Like moorhens and other waterfowl, coots prefer shallow, still or slow-flowing water. They're a common sight on …

Familiar waterbirds to many but have you ever struggled to tell the difference between Moorhen and Coot? You are not alone! Often found together they can cause ID headaches, especially …

Coots are common and widespread across the UK, with 25,000 pairs (190,000 in winter). In the breeding season, coots build large rafts of water weed for their nests which are often very …

Jan 19, 2007 · Common and widespread in Britain. Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland both breeding and over-wintering in our area. MAP KEY: Species data profile ? The latest …

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. The coot can be distinguished from the similar …