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Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) Rails, Gallinules and Allies (Rallidae)
dk: Amerikansk Sultanhøne es: Gallineta Morada
	1536 (1 photos) 2012-05-12 El Tortugario - Estero Palo Verde, Cuyutlán, Colima (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.
	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.