Decoy, Coot

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Decoy, Coot

Entry/Object ID

4.44.11826

Description

The distinctive shape and white color of the bill identifies this decoy as an American Coot. To take flight, they will run along the surface of the water using lobed scales on their toes. Although the carver is unknown, the decoy seems to date to around 1910.

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area