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(American) Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

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26.4894, -80.1603

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Description:

Colorful purple and green plumage, yellow and red beak. Notice the big feet.

Habitat:

Swamps and marshes in southeastern US into Central and South America

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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