Limpkin Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Florida Limpkin waterfowl making birdcall; full view in native habitat in the late afternoon sun, natural reserve in background--front view of long legs and brown plumage with white spots.

An unusual bird of Florida wetlands, the Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) has become more readily seen at the Sanctuary and elsewhere in Florida in recent decades. In addition to Everglades restoration helping improve nesting and foraging habitat around the state, the unfortunate arrival of invasive apple snails in our wetlands seems to be benefiting these birds. Video shot at the Sanctuary by volunteer Keith Johnson. | Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary