American Coot Pair On Arkansas River Royalty-Free Stock Image

The American coot, also known as a mud hen or pouldeau, is a bird of the family Rallidae. Though commonly mistaken for ducks, American coots are only distantly related to ducks, belonging to a separate order. Dark grey or black feathers and red eyes mark this waterfowl.Image was taken in Southeast Colorado on the Arkansas River near Pueblo Colorado