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When to see Red knobbed Coot in Pilanesberg National Park
Red knobbed Coot are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Red knobbed Coot's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Red knobbed Coot
The red-knobbed coot is a large waterbird associated with freshwater lakes, dams, rivers and wetlands across parts of Africa. It is mostly black with a distinctive white frontal shield and red facial knobs above the bill. It feeds primarily on aquatic vegetation, supplemented by invertebrates and other small aquatic prey. It is a strong swimmer and is often seen in groups on open water, where it can become territorial during breeding.
How to identify the Red knobbed Coot
Large dark waterbird with a distinctive red frontal shield and red knob above the bill, black plumage, white undertail and strong grey legs with lobed toes.
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