Eurasian coot. Greek: φαλαρίδα. Gadouras reservoir, July 2022.
Resident, common at reservoirs. Length: 36-38 cm, wingspan: 70-80 cm. Sexes similar. Omnivorous, takes waterweed, seeds, fruit, various live prey. Short dives. Builds bulky nest concealed in vegetation. Reluctant flyer, runs across water to take off. Aggressive territorial behaviour.