Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica
Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Purple Gallinule is a common resident of wetland areas on both Trinidad and Tobago. Young birds are brown overall and gradually attain the multicolored plumage as they mature.

Wing Span: 52-55 cm
Length: 33-37 cm
Weight: 203.7-305 g
Purple Gallinule, adult, Oct 2021

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