American coot [SEP] IUCN conservation status
duck hunters.
The bird is the mascot of the Toledo Mud Hens Minor League Baseball team.
Conservation and threats.
The American coot is listed under "least concern" by the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. They are common and widespread, and are sometimes even considered a pest. They are rarely the targets of hunters since their meat is not considered to be as good as that of ducks; although some are shot for sport, particularly in the southeastern United States. Because they are found in wetlands
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