The nesting and foraging behaviours of the Common Coot Fulica atra were studied in wetlands Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu during breeding season. A total 4,054 individuals including 467 juveniles 1,327 nests enumerated. Of nests, 1,191 built on Ipomoea carnea vegetation 136 open water. birds used twigs various parts eight other plant species as nest material. elliptical shape, with flattened ...
