Coot and Chick (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption An adult coot can recognize its own chicks and will attack a parasitic chick that hatches in its nest. Credit Bruce Lyon Usage Restrictions Credit line must accompany image. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.