Purple Gallinule

 bought in 2008
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Florida Everglades
The Purple Gallinule
Photo by Warren Flagler
bought in 2011

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The Purple Gallinule has long yellow legs to help in walk on water plants.

The Florida Everglades National Park is the  largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.  It boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance.