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American purple gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

Description:

A colorful rail that is in the Genus, Porphyrio (swamp hen). Males are slightly larger than females.

Habitat:

Spotted next to a canal in southern Louisiana.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Creole, Louisiana, United States

Spotted on May 6, 2023
Submitted on Sep 22, 2023

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