Waterbird of Europe, Asia and North America with a white bill and forehead (4)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
coot
(Other definitions for coot that I've seen before include "Black waterbird" , "Stupid or eccentric man" , "Waterfowl" , "'Slow-flying, duck-like bird (4)'" , "Slow-flying bird, resembling a duck" .)