How Do You Spot A Purple Gallinule?
Trying to spot a Purple Gallinule is difficult if you don’t know what to look for and where to find this chicken-like marsh bird. Here’s how to spot this brightly colored, tropical bird. Look for the Purple Gallinule in its preferred habitat and range. In the summer months, find the Purple Gallinule in the Caribbean, South America, Central America, along the Atlantic coast of the United States from South Carolina southward and along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The bird winters in Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Florida. Preferred habitats include near and on bodies of freshwater such as pools, lakes and marshes that have plenty of vegetation. Estimate the size of the Purple Gallinule. This bird is medium-sized ranging from 14 to 15 inches in length. The wingspan ranges from 21 to 22 inches and weighs between 7 and 10 oz. Males are slightly larger than females. Observe the Purple Gallinule’s colorful appearance. Purple Gallinules have purple or violet colored neck
