Eurasian coot
The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), also known as the common coot or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa. It has a slaty-black body, a glossy black head and a white bill with a white frontal shield. The sexes are similar in appearance.
Where it's recorded
Citizen-science sightings place the eurasian coot near 2,907 Australian suburbs, including Melbourne, Sydney, Surfers Paradise, Southbank, Tarneit, Adelaide.