Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)

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 galilnule 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.

Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)

It sounds like this:

Last updated on 7 December 2020