Limpkin
From Florida to northern
Argentina ...thought to be
related to rails and cranes.
Argentina ...thought to be
related to rails and cranes.
Aramus guarauna
(L 26" WS 40" Wt 2.4 lb)
Marsh along PanAmer.
Highway near Canopy
Camp - Panama
Highway near Canopy
Camp - Panama
04Oct2016
Aramus is Greek for a heron
mentioned by Hesychius;
guarana is the Brazilian
Indian name for this bird.
mentioned by Hesychius;
guarana is the Brazilian
Indian name for this bird.
Limpkins are noisier than ibis,
more solitary though they share a
similar habit. (Zachary Caple)
more solitary though they share a
similar habit. (Zachary Caple)
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A. Keller
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