adult; no sexual dimorphism (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
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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.
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purplish body; greenish-brown wings and back (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
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red bill with yellow tip (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
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whitish forehead shield; yellow legs (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
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white under tail coverts; long toes (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
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young juvenile; generally much browner (Florida, USA; 2008-01-06)
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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) |
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