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purple gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

purplish blue waterfowl

Habitat:

water's edge, near the boat docks

Notes:

The guide told us it was exciting to see one, as they are uncommonly seen. He stopped the boat about 50 yards from where we started

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
C.Sydes
Good spot, I agree with your guide, they are very secretive birds

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Birds of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Birds of Panama and Costa Rica
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Waterbirds And Their Hybrids
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 18, 2012

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