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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinicus

Photo by ceherzog
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Description:

A beautifully colored bird of southern and tropical wetlands, the Purple Gallinule can be see walking on top of floating vegetation or clambering through dense shrubs. Its extremely long toes help it walk on lily pads without sinking. Cornell Labs

Habitat:

Pond/Wetland: Carlton Reserve, Venice FL

Notes:

The video shows a territorial display for the benefit of a Common Gallinule encroaching on his territory.

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PublishedJuly 1, 2013

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