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Gallinule, Spot-flanked

Gallinula melanops

Photo by Nimbid Ditavi
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Field Notes

Description:

The gallinula genus is common throughout South America, and it's notable diverse. This species in particular, sports a green beak, which is uncommon in gallinules and other rallids.

Habitat:

Swamps

Species ID Suggestions

Gallinule, Spot-flanked

Gallinula melanops

Reference Link
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
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Malcolm Wilton-Jones
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Birds of Colombia
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2016

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