purple gallinule

bird, Porphyrula martinica
Also known as: Porphyrula martinica, sultana, water hen

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  • Purple gallinule (Porphyrula martinica)
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    The purple gallinule of America (Porphyrula martinica), sometimes called water hen or sultana, is about 30 cm long and is bright olive green and purplish blue with a light blue shield, red and yellow bill, and yellow legs and feet. It is found from South Carolina…

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