Sunday, November 20, 2022

November 20, 2022

I am known as a Purple Gallinule
You might confuse me with a Grey-headed Swamphen
But my shield is blue,
I wear yellow stockings and shoes,
The Swamphen's shield, legs and feet are cayenne.

Location: Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas, FL

Sources: https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/IR/00/00/34/26/00001/UW31500.pdf

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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