Purple Gallinule
Scientific Name: Porphyrio porphyrioMaltese 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:
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| Purple Gallinule, Simar Nature Reserve 10th April 2010 |
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| Purple Gallinule, 2nd April 2010, Ghadira Nature Reserve | Purple Gallinule, 10th April 2010, Simar Nature Reserve |
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| Purple Gallinule, Simar Nature Reserve 10th April 2010 |
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