(Not a) coot

I just learned coots are more related to cranes than to ducks.
Also, they sound about just as romantic as a train derailing: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Coot/sounds#

Okay, here's an edit, it's a common gallinule which sounds just as wonderful as a coot: https://youtu.be/vXyB1IK_mms?si=xobvU7rO1i9sV6VW

[Bill Davidson]

I’m very fond of coots.

[John Falconer]

Great composition.

[Dave]

Wonderful image and find, but that's a common gallinule. Similar to a coot, but has a red bill whereas a coot's is more white.

[Walks @ 7]

They are a lovely bird but I agree, their call sorta sounds like its got a bad cold

[Krista Marson]

@darchibald ah! I was wondering why it's beak was red!

[Diana]

Lovely shot and reflection. Here our coots are blach with a white beak and red knobs on their heads ;-)

[Brian]

Great shot and information