17 RUE African Animals

Red-knobbed Coot

The Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata) is a medium-sized waterbird that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It has a distinctive red knob on top of its head, which gives it its name. The bird has a greyish-brown back and wings, with a white belly and white stripes on its face. It is a social bird that lives in large groups and can be found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow lakes.

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