Fulica Collection

Fulica americana, American coot
Plate 239 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) males fighting over territory. London, England, UK. December.;

Purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio. (Purple gallinule, Fulica porphyrio)
FLO4643348 Purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio. (Purple gallinule, Fulica porphyrio) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare

Coot and reflection Fulica, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida

Coots (Fulica Atra) fighting in early morning light. Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. April

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Coot - parent feeding chick on lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Coot - parents with chicks feeding on lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Coots (Fulica Atra) fighting in early morning light. Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. April

Red-knobbed coot or crested coot, Fulica cristata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Gannet, coot, seaweed and wasp
Northern gannet, Morus bassanus 4, red-fronted coot, Fulica rufifrons 5, Flustra foliacea seaweed 1, 2, and Gasteruption wasp 3. Flustre, foene, fou, foulque

Coot (Fulica atra) two fighting in a territorial dispute during the breeding season on a misty morning. Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Coot underneath a moored boat on the Thames at Oxford

Common Coot (Fulica atra) swimming in water, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Balgzandpolder

Common Coots (Fulica atra) walking on ice covered with a layer of snow, Park Ekkerswijer, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands - Highly Commended in the Nature in Black

Common Coot (Fulica atra) swimming amidst fallen beech leaves, Amsterdamse Bos, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Honorable Mention in the Birds category of the Groene Camera 2022 photo

Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) males fighting over territory. London, England, UK. December.;

Coot (Fulica atra) nesting amongst lily pads, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Coot (Fulica atra) taking flight, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Water rail, Rallus aquaticus, and Eurasian coot, Fulica atra.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France

Red phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius, and sungrebe
Ascension frigatebird, Fregata aquila (vulnerable), and great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Common coot, Fulica atra.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Illustration of four-toed Coot (Fulica) foot

Illustration of Four-toed Coot, Osprey, Duck and Jacana feet

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Eurasian / Common Coot in the water with reflection. Date:

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European Coot chicks being fed pond snails urban pond. Date:

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European Coot parents feeding chicks beside nest. Date:

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European Coot adult on nest with chicks urban pond. Date:

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European Coot on nest with eggs & chick urban pond. Date:

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Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile, South America

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) carrying nesting material, Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile, South America

Nesting Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), Lauca National Park, Arica and Parinacote Region, Chile, South America

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Coot parent feeding chick pond weed Date:

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Coot in flight taking off with nesting material - Germany. Date:

Coot (Fulica), young chick feeding, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coot (Fulica) young chicks, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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COOT - Close-up of feet (Fulica atra) Date:

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Common Coot - Camargue France (Fulica atra) Date:

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Coot - in snow (Fulica atra) Date:

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Coot - Young chick (Fulica atra) Date:

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Coot - Parent feeding young chick (Fulica atra) Date:

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Coot - nest in city park - female on nest (Fulica atra) Date:

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"Fulica: A Fascinating World of Coots and Swamphens" Discover the captivating world of Fulica, also known as American coots or Eurasian coots. These unique waterbirds are found in various parts of the world, showcasing their remarkable behaviors and stunning appearances. In London, England, UK, during December, male Eurasian coots engage in intense territorial battles. Their fights over territory create a spectacle that showcases their determination and strength. Meanwhile, in Park Ekkerswijer, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Common Coots gracefully walk on ice covered with a layer of snow. This breathtaking scene earned recognition in the Nature in Black competition for its serene beauty. The Purple swamphen (also known as Purple gallinule) adds a touch of vibrant color to this avian family. Handcoloured copperplate engravings from William Hayes' illustrations depict these rare and curious birds from Osterly Park's Menagery back in 1794. Traveling across continents to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida reveals another side of Fulica's life. Here we find Coots reflecting peacefully amidst nature's tranquility - a moment frozen in time. Back at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve in The Netherlands during April mornings bathed by soft light; Coots engage once again but this time against the backdrop of early morning rays. Their fierce battles become even more mesmerizing when illuminated by nature's golden hues. Red-knobbed coot or crested coot (Fulica cristata) brings yet another dimension to this diverse species group with its distinct appearance and behavior patterns that set it apart from its counterparts. And amidst all these fascinating encounters lies an intriguing image - Gannet soaring above while a coot navigates through seaweed accompanied by an unexpected wasp encounter – reminding us how intertwined ecosystems can be.