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Purple Gallinule (adult)

Porphyrio martinica

Description:

This beautifully colored adult purple gallinule is a member of the rail family and is a year-round resident of south Florida. Its long legs and feet enable it to walk on floating vegetation.

Habitat:

Green Cay Wetlands area in Delray Beach, FL

Notes:

The last photo shows some of his turtle friends who were out enjoying the late afternoon sun.

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1 Comment

Mick G
Mick G 10 years ago

Nice

joan6153
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joan6153

Delray Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 16, 2014
Submitted on Apr 5, 2014

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