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| Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) Rails, Gallinules and Allies (Rallidae) | |
| Amerikansk Sultanhøne ~ Gallineta Morada ~ Amerikansk Sultanhöna | |
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1536
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2012-05-12 Estero Palo Verde (El Tortugario - col), Mexico 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. |
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1537
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. |
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1538
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (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. |
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1539
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. Then apparently some times forages by lifting the leafs with the longest toe. |
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1540
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. Very beautiful species. |
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1541
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. |
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1542
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. Impressive feet to keep afloat. |
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1543
(1 photos)
2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. |
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1544
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. Rather tall and erect when it becomes alert. |
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1545
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. Another leaf being turned over with the long toe. |
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1546
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. Presentation of the long toes. |
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1547
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult. Extreme foot wear! |
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1548
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2013-03-29 El Chupadero (col), Mexico Adult landing. |
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1549
(1 photos)
2014-02-18 La Cienega (Manzanillo), Mexico Adult in basic plumage. The species loses the strong bill colors during winter. |
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1550
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2014-02-18 La Cienega (Manzanillo), Mexico Adult in flight. The leg colors appears drabber than during breeding season. Same as 1549. |