A Eurasian Coot Standing On The Nest. Royalty-Free Stock Image

A Eurasian coot standing on the nest, in the middle of pond. Coots are small water birds that are members of the rail family, Rallidae. They constitute the genus Fulica, the name being the Latin for `coot`. Coots have predominantly black plumage, and—unlike many rails—they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water.