Title:Aggressive Intent!
Common Coot (Fulica atra)
Medium: Reynolds Ball pen
Derwent Big book,A5,110GSM
Duration: 5 hours
Location:Bangalore
Reference:Own Image
Breeding season also means male combat, Common coots males are show their aggressive intent by lifting their tail up and lowering their bill, has they swim forward towards their competitor. Usually they avoid physical contact during these fights to avoid injuries however if none of them are willing to give up then, biting and wings flapping on each other is really exciting to watch. This battle continues until one of them gives up and takes to his heels, the winner continues to chase the loser out of the his territory. After which the winner again performs a swinging dance like movements in the water facing the females in the lake.
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