Adult. Unmistakable when seen well. Not as frequent as Common Gallinule for sure, and less so too, compared to other localities with larger patches of floating water plants.
1537 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult.
1538 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. In large omnivorous - incl. frogs and bird chicks. Here it has found a large flower bud. The Common Gallinule in the background allows for comparition of the two species.
1539 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. Then apparently some times forages by lifting the leafs with the longest toe.
1540 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. Very beautiful species.
1541 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult.
1542 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. Impressive feet to keep afloat.
1543 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult.
1544 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. Rather tall and erect when it becomes alert.
1545 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. Another leaf being turned over with the long toe.
1546 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. Presentation of the long toes.
1547 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult. Extreme foot wear!
1548 (1 photos) 2013-03-29 El Chupadero, Tecomán, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult landing.
1549 (1 photos) 2014-02-18 La Cienega, Manzanillo, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult in basic plumage. The species loses the strong bill colors during winter.
1550 (1 photos) 2014-02-18 La Cienega, Manzanillo, Colima (Col), Mexico
Adult in flight. The leg colors appears drabber than during breeding season. Same as 1549.