Limpkin by danapommet
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Description
The limpkin is found mostly in wetlands from Florida to northern Argentina. It feeds on mollusks, with the diet dominated by apple snails. Its name derives from its seeming limp when it walks. The limpkin is a somewhat large bird, 25 to 29 inches (64 to 73 cm) long, with a wingspan of 40 to 42 inches (101 to 107 cm). Their body mass ranges from 2.0 to 2.9 pounds (900 to 1,300 grams) averaging 2.38 pounds (1,080 grams) The males are slightly larger than the females in size, but there is no difference in plumage. Its plumage is drab, dark brown with an olive luster above. The feathers of the head, neck, wing coverts, and much of the back and under parts are marked with white, making the body look streaked and the head and neck light gray. It has long, dark-gray legs and a long neck. Its bill is long, heavy, and down curved, a yellowish bill with a darker tip. The bill is slightly open near but not at the end to give it a tweezers like action in removing snails from their shells, and in many individuals the tip curves slightly to the right, like the apple snails' shells. Its wings are broad and rounded and its tail is short. It is often confused with the immature American White Ibis. This bird is easier to hear than see. It has a loud wail or screams as its common vocalization and mating call. It is ear splitting. This call is most often given at night and at dawn and dusk.
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Dana
Comments (35)
MrsRatbag
A bird I've never seen, and how unusual it looks! Beautiful shot, Dana!
Faemike55
and of course, the ones who like to sleep at night just LOVE it when the mating season happens upon these wonderful birds, right? Great capture Dana
bebopdlx
A first for me, cool photo Dana.
jocko500
wonderful shot
jmb007
jolie photo!
mtdana
Great shot and info!!!!
jayfar
A new bird on me Dana. This is a super shot and info my friend.
durleybeachbum
So cute! This is a great picture, and together with the info we know such a lot about this curious bird. Isn't nature clever to design the perfect tool for extricating the favourite meal!
blinkings
Wow great shot. I'm ashamed to say I have never heard of one.
Jean_C
Un très bel oiseau, et la photo est magnifique! Merci pour les infos, Dana A very beautiful birb, and a splendid capture! Thanks for the infos, Dana!
dwarvenkind
Nicely captured.
Cyve
Superbe capture et superbe oiseau... Son plumage est vraiment étonnant... C'est une image exceptionnelle mon ami !!!
eekdog
great pic of it, Dana. nice job my friend.
Leije
It's an amazing bird, I didn't know it, and your capture is superb ! Thanks for the infos about it, Dana !
jendellas
The design of the feathers make it look like it has spines. never heard of apple snails? Lovely capture. xx
danapommet
Apple Snails are about the size of a tennis ball.
TranxG
Great portrait. Thanks for interesting info.
danapommet
There was a strong breeze so the Limpkin's feathers are ruffled a bit!
emmecielle
Interesting informations. Great capture! :)
ichtvan
Excellent capture !!! Never seen this one, thanks for sharing.
drifterlee
I've never seen one before. It kind of looks like he has white spikes on his feathers!
weesel
Neat. Like a heron in disguise.
tofi
Indeed a beautiful bird! A species I have never encountered, but would wish to one day! Gorgeous!
irisinthespring
Wonderful capture and info, love it!
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
Richardphotos
at 60mm you must have been close enough to touch it. superb shot
CavalierLady
Fascinating! A new bird for me and a very beautiful one... thanks for the info.
moochagoo
je n'en ai jamais vu. Bravo.
flavia49
fabulous image
Hendesse
An excellent shot exactly in focus with fantastic details. The information is also very interesting, this bird I did not know before.
caty77
Beautiful bird, that i didn't know before