American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus), Tobago Plantations, Tobago
The extraordinarily long toes of the American purple gallinule enable it to "walk on water", to spread its weight on the lily pads, so that it does not sink.
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Zwergsultanshuhn
Малая султанка
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American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus), Tobago Plantations, Tobago
The extraordinarily long toes of the American purple gallinule enable it to "walk on water", to spread its weight on the lily pads, so that it does not sink.
230223 162-2
Zwergsultanshuhn
Малая султанка
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