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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

Photo by MelissaZ
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Field Notes

Description:

Very colorful bird! About 8-10 inches tall. Lives in a group.

Habitat:

Grass and a stream.

Notes:

Is this a Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio pophyrio)?

Species ID Suggestions

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

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