What kind of bird is this?

[TAWhatley]

I'm sad to say that I cannot even imagine how the removal of the lower beak resulted in a good prognosis for this coot. I'm further sad to say that euthanasia would have likely been the kindest treatment for this bird. With no lower beak, the bird cannot fend for itself, and I can't imagine how the tongue is going to be kept in place and from drying out. I further don't understand how even tube feeding is going to keep this bird alive for any length of time even if an appropriate tubing formula has been devised.

Coots are very skittish birds with big attitudes, and the amount of handling that is going to be required to attempt to care for this bird will probably be enough to finish the poor thing off.

Sorry if I'm coming across as harsh and uncaring .. that's not my intent .. I just don't think an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan was found for this bird.

Terry