adult; no sexual dimorphism (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)


Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica

Native Range: North America and Latin America

Notes: found in vegetation-choked ponds where it walks about on lilypads and other floating vegetation, but seldom swims; similar in appearance to Common Moorhen.

purplish body; greenish-brown wings and back (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
red bill with yellow tip (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)

whitish forehead shield; yellow legs (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
white under tail coverts; long toes (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)

young juvenile; generally much browner (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
juvenile (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)

somewhat older juvenile (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
juvenile; duller bill and plumage (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)

adult bird in its characteristic habitat (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
posing for a portrait (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)

chick; note the large feet (Panama; 2008-06-21)
pre-teenager; note the funny-looking face (Panama; 2008-06-21)

teenager; note the large feet (Panama; 2008-06-21)
adult; note the large feet (Panama; 2008-06-21)