Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

 (L 26" WS 40" Wt 2.4 lb)

Florida is the north limit of its breeding
range...feeds on apple snails.

Viera Wetlands, FL

10Feb2012

Quixotically, this is an odd wading bird.

Aquatically it dines on apple snails.

Neurotically, walking it cocks it short tail.

Chaotically, it makes banshee like wails.

(Kay Jay)