fulica americana (Meaning)
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fulica americana (n)
a coot found in North America
Synonyms & Antonyms of fulica americana
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fulica americana Sentence Examples
- The American coot, or fulica americana, is a common waterbird found in North America.
- Fulica americana has a dark plumage, with a white bill and a white forehead shield.
- The fulica americana is a gregarious species, often forming large flocks.
- Fulica americana feeds on a variety of aquatic vegetation, as well as insects and small fish.
- The fulica americana nests in colonies, with pairs building nests made of reeds and other aquatic vegetation.
- The fulica americana lays a clutch of 6-12 eggs, which are incubated by both parents.
- The fulica americana chicks are precocial, and leave the nest soon after hatching.
- The fulica americana is a popular target for hunters, and is also hunted commercially for its meat and feathers.
- The fulica americana is a protected species in some areas, due to concerns about its declining population.
- The fulica americana is a fascinating and beautiful bird, and is an important part of the aquatic ecosystem.
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a coot found in North America
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The American coot, or fulica americana, is a common waterbird found in North America.
Fulica americana has a dark plumage, with a white bill and a white forehead shield.
The fulica americana is a gregarious species, often forming large flocks.
Fulica americana feeds on a variety of aquatic vegetation, as well as insects and small fish.
