Birds Around Me

The saying 'bald as a Coot' comes from the white patch  Common Coot दसरी, आरि, ठेकरी, मरुल (Fulica atra), has  just above the bill.  Common Coot दसरी, आरि, ठेकरी, मरुल(Fulica atra),  are  seen across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North Africa.  Belongs to the shy and elusive family of birds - rail & crake but isn't shy or elusive. They are very aggressive and territorial, especially during the breeding season. Although white hear-gear appears to be the weapon, it's their long legs and claws that charge their opponents either coots or other water birds. They form large flocks to avoid predators during the breeding season. The coots are omnivores and are very opportunists with the diet. Thye will take a variety of small live prey, eggs of other water birds, algae, grass, vegetation, seeds, and even fruits. Every time I go on birding, it's a different experience, and always learn or find something new. Yesterday, a fellow birder explained the concept o...