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Purple Gallinule

Scientific Name: Porphyrio porphyrio
Maltese Name: Gallozz Prim
Family: Rails (Rallidae)
Occurence: Vagrant
Breeds in Malta: No

Overview:
Large, mettalic blue bird, with a large red bill, shield and legs, giving this bird a prehistorical and primitive look.

Status:
Vagrant. Recorded once. Seen first at Ghadira on 1st April 2010. Same bird also recorded from Simar Nature Reserve on 10th April.

Photographs:

Purple Gallinule, Simar Nature Reserve 10th April 2010


Purple Gallinule, 2nd April 2010, Ghadira Nature Reserve Purple Gallinule, 10th April 2010, Simar Nature Reserve


Purple Gallinule, Simar Nature Reserve 10th April 2010


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