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Fulica Atra In India

The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), also known as the common coot, or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae, found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa. It is an aggressive species, and strongly territorial during the breeding season, and both parents are involved in territorial defense. Eurasian coot birds are roaming in search of food on the Water Hyacinth at the Wetland OxBow Lake known as 'Chupi Char' in East Burdawan, West Bengal; India on 07/02/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#9562056
Date Taken	7 February 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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