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Common Coot, Preening

Common coot preening involves using their beak to clean, waterproof, and align their dark feathers, often done while standing in shallow water or on floating vegetation. They use their strong toes and water-repellent feathers to maintain their sleek, black appearance with the distinctive white beak and frontal shield. They meticulously use their beak to remove debris, parasites, and arrange feathers for insulation and streamlined movement in water. Coot feathers are structured to repel water, and preening with oil from the uropygial gland ensures they don't become waterlogged, even after diving