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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Photo by ceherzog
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Description:

An unusual bird of southern swamps and marshes, the Limpkin reaches the northern limits of its breeding range in Florida. There, it feeds almost exclusively on apple snails, which it extracts from their shells with its long bill. Its screaming cry is unmistakable and evocative. Cornell Lab

Habitat:

Wetland: Celery Fields

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I am jealous of this picture! Someone is working hard with her camera again! :)

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