Purple Gallinule ("Porphyrio porphirio" in captivity)

Epi F.Villanueva, on November 24, 2007, said:

Nice shot. Saludos Epi

oronbb, on November 24, 2007, said:

Thanks for visiting & for the kind comment

locoboy71, on December 8, 2007, said:

what's the name of this bird? Great shot by the way.

oronbb, on December 9, 2007, said:

Hi Locoboy71. The English & Latin names are given in the headline. Thanks alot for the kind comment

michael habla, on December 17, 2007, said:

what a beautiful portrait, oronbb ! though ... a bird in captivity is not a very lucky symbol ...

best regards from vienna, thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. michael

oronbb, on December 17, 2007, said:

Yes, I share the same feelings about birds - they should be free! Thanks for visiting.

Alan Knox, on December 28, 2007, said:

A beautiful close-up!

Alan

Palmina Moore, on February 25, 2008, said:

Oh Wow!!! Beautiful shot oronbb He certainly is a wonderful fellow.

Palmina

Coal Miner's Boy, on February 25, 2008, said:

Great shot Oron. hasn't the trek to find this "runner" of Palmina's been fun for all of us?

Greetings from northern California,

Paul