American Coot vs Common Coot
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
American Coot
0.43 m
Human
1.75 m
Common Coot
0.42 m
| American Coot | Common Coot | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.375–0.7 kg | 0.585–0.8 kg |
| Length | 33–43 cm | 36–42 cm |
| Wingspan | 58–62 cm | 70–80 cm |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–22 yrs | 5–18 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 23 days |
| Offspring | 2–12 | 5–10 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River, Farmland, Urban, Coast | Wetland, Lake, River, Urban, Farmland, Garden |
| Regions | North America | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |