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Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

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Description:

This bird is a rail of about 33 cm (13 in) in length. Feet and long toes are yellow. Plumage is purple and blue with a green back. Bills in adult birds are red and yellow. Tail is white beneath.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Reference Links:

American Purple Gallinule

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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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