Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

The purple gallinule is a species of swamphen found in the Americas. It is in the order Gruiformes, meaning "crane-like", an order which also contains cranes, rails, and crakes. The purple gallinule is a rail species, placing it into the family Rallidae. It is also known locally as the yellow-legged gallinule. The specific name martinica denotes "of Martinique".

Scientific name

Porphyrio martinica

Family

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

IUCN status

LC