Decoy, American Coot

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Decoy, American Coot

Entry/Object ID

4.44.11823

Description

Hunters would deploy a few American Coot decoys along with their other decoys to make their set up more realistic and attractive to incoming flocks of ducks. Despite living in the same habitat as some ducks, American Coots are more closely related to Sandhill Cranes.

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area