The American coot (Fulica americana), also known as a mud hen, is a bird of the family Rallidae. Though commonly mistaken to be ducks, American coots belong to a distinct order. Unlike the webbed feet of ducks, coots have broad, lobed scales on their lower legs and toes that fold back with each step in order to facilitate walking on dry land.
  The Yellow River is, in English, usually referred to as The Yellow River.. Huang He / Hwang Ho which translates to its Chinese name é»æ²³ meaning Queen river has als â¦ o been called the cradle of Chinese Civilization because the area it flows through was the most prosperous in early Chinese history.he yellow river is called the Yellow River because it's color is yellow and the Chinese people call it the Huang He / Hwang Ho which means the yellow river. Huang He / Hwang â¦ Ho actually means Queen river, but because of the murky yellow water it was nicked named Yellow River. 4 people found this useful.
The yellow river is called the Yellow River because it's color is yellow and the Chinese people call it the Huang He / Hwang Ho which means the yellow river. Huang He / Hwang â¦ Ho actually means Queen river, but because of the murky yellow water it was nicked named Yellow River. 4 people found this useful.