ScienceDaily Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 The American coot is a somewhat drab water bird with gray and black feathers and a white beak, common in wetlands throughout North America. Coot chicks, however, sport outrageously bright orange and red feathers, skin, and beaks. A new study explains how the bright coloring of coot chicks fits in with the reproductive strategy of their less colorful parents. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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