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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Caribbean Coot
Foulque à cachet blanc
Spanish: Gallareta del Caribe
Latin: Fulica caribaea
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Life, Habitat and Pictures of the Caribbean Coot
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.5" 39.4cm | 24" 61cm | 1.4 lb 635g | Rallidae | Fulica caribaea |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Caribbean Coot is very similar in appearance to the American Coot. It has been reported seen on the North American continent but it has never been confirmed. There is a small population of these lobed-toed marsh birds on the islands of the West Indies.