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Hawaiian Coot
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Hawaii ponds.
Diet: Aquatic plants.
Best time to spot: Endemic; white shield.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Hawaiian Coot sits in our Common tier for the US: one of the birds you can expect on most days out in the right habitat. It belongs to the rails, gallinules, and coots family. It is a Hawaii species.
Recent US sightings
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Similar birds
- American CootCommon · Lakes
- Eurasian CootLegendary · Marshes
- Belted KingfisherCommon · Rivers
- Great EgretCommon · Marshes
- Green HeronCommon · Ponds
- Pied-billed GrebeCommon · Ponds
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