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American Purple Gallinule
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Marshes (very rare).
Diet: Aquatic plants.
Best time to spot: Bright purple-green.
When to look
A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
How rare is it?
The American Purple Gallinule sits in our Legendary tier for the UK: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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