The many man made canals in the higher grounds of Fazenda San Fransico offer excellent opportunities for a wide variety of animals – from insects, birds and mammals alike, and the Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) is no exception.

With its super wide feet, it can walk on top of the flimsiest of floating debris or vegetation in search of food.

It sounds like this:

Last updated on 21 April 2025