V-67 American Coot

 The American Coot is common throughout Texas. It nests wherever it finds muddy, reedy, grassy margins of ponds, lakes,sloughs, rivers, and creeks - an attraction that has given it the name "Mud Hen". This image is from the Charles Beckendorf Texas Wildlife book. The original was an acrylic painting on canvas (1992) and the size is approximately 7.5 X 9 inches This is a part of the Texas Wildlife Art Prints Collection.