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A coot is a ducklike bird with a distinctive white bill. They are found in bays, lakes and ponds in central North America. You can see them running across the water as they take flight. Coots are strong swimmers and divers. They eat a wide array of plants and small animals.
July 26, 2007 12:01 PM | Category: Animals