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Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)    Rails, Gallinules and Allies (Rallidae)
Amerikansk Sultanhøne ~ Gallineta Morada ~ Amerikansk Sultanhöna
Purple Gallinule 1536    (1 photos)
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.


Purple Gallinule 1537    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult.


Purple Gallinule 1538    (1 photos)
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.


Purple Gallinule 1539    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult. Then apparently some times forages by lifting the leafs with the longest toe.


Purple Gallinule 1540    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult. Very beautiful species.


Purple Gallinule 1541    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult.


Purple Gallinule 1542    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult. Impressive feet to keep afloat.


Purple Gallinule 1543    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult.


Purple Gallinule 1544    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult. Rather tall and erect when it becomes alert.


Purple Gallinule 1545    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult. Another leaf being turned over with the long toe.


Purple Gallinule 1546    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult. Presentation of the long toes.


Purple Gallinule 1547    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult. Extreme foot wear!


Purple Gallinule 1548    (1 photos)
2013-03-29    El Chupadero (col), Mexico

Adult landing.


Purple Gallinule 1549    (1 photos)
2014-02-18    La Cienega (Manzanillo), Mexico

Adult in basic plumage. The species loses the strong bill colors during winter.


Purple Gallinule 1550    (1 photos)
2014-02-18    La Cienega (Manzanillo), Mexico

Adult in flight. The leg colors appears drabber than during breeding season. Same as 1549.


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