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Purple Gallinule (adult)
Porphyrio martinica
26.4615, -80.0728
Field Notes
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.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 5, 2014
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