Purple Gallinule

ESPECULADO

Porphyrio martinica

An iridescent purple-green-blue wetland bird with comically oversized yellow feet.

The Purple Gallinule is one of Leonida's most ornately colored wetland birds, its iridescent plumage contrasting with comically oversized yellow feet that distribute its weight across floating vegetation. Watching one walk across lily pads is a quintessential Everglades experience.

GUÍA DE CAMPO

Especie: Porphyrio martinica
Hábitat: Pantano
Comportamiento: Pasivo
Peso: 0.5 lb
Peligro
Cazable: No

FAUNA RELACIONADA

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Great Blue Heron

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