adult; no sexual dimorphism (Florida, USA; 2007-12-30)


Limpkin
Genus guarauna

Native Range: North America and Latin America

Notes: feeds on large apple snails in vegetated ponds and wooded swamps; unique brown plumage with white streaks.

walking (Florida, USA; 2007-12-30)
wailing; note long slightly decurved bill (Florida, USA; 2007-12-30)

flapping (Florida, USA; 2007-12-30)
sunning (Florida, USA; 2007-12-30)

standing (Florida, USA; 2007-12-30)
posing for portrait (Florida, USA; 2007-12-30)