Purple Gallinule

We saw a few of these as we rode in the airboat at the Florida everglades. Here's an interesting excerpt from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

"The Purple Gallinue is essentially a tropical marshbird that just makes its way into the United States. But some go even farther afield. The Purple Gallinule, despite appearing to be an awkward flier, regularly turns up in northern states and southen Canada. It has even been found numerous times in Europe and South Africa."

[Dixie Goode]

Very gorgeous setting for a seriously cool bird. Good eye there

[mittens (Marilyn)]

What a beautiful bird and a great capture of him. That is interesting about him turning up in northern states and Canada.

[Milanie]

My he is really a pretty bird - and what interesting legs. You've gotten to see (and post) some really neat shots.

[Rick Schies]

Looks like a great day, and what a neat bird

[Dione Giorgio]

gorgeous shot, gorgeous bird.

[Carole Imes]

I've never seen one of these birds. Great capture of him among the natural surroundings of the Everglades.

[elkehochban]

Interesting bird!

[Graham Thresher]

A super capture. Fav

[Shirley Banford]

I love this. You really got a great picture of him.

[Islandgirl]

You got a great close up!

[Stephanie Swift]

A beautiful bird which I hadn't heard of. Lovely light, composition and dof--and thanks for the info too!

[❀ Lynn]

Wonderful capture! Related to the coot family, I believe.
I love the colours you have captured.