Limpkin
NameLimpkin
Common NameLimpkin
Scientific NameAramus guarauna
FamilyAramidae
Wingspan (cm)103.5
Length (cm)68.5
Weight (g)1100
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is dark brown, heavily streaked and spotted with white, particularly on the head, neck, and back, giving it a mottled appearance. The bill is yellowish-brown with a darker tip, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallLoud, wailing, and mournful calls, often described as a series of 'krrr-ow' or 'krrraaa-ooo' sounds. They are particularly vocal at dawn and dusk, and their calls can carry long distances.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatswetlands, swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southeastern United States (primarily Florida and parts of Georgia), the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and throughout much of South America.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, dark brown plumage with white streaks/spots, long legs, wailing call, often seen foraging for snails
Description
The Limpkin is a medium-sized wading bird characterized by its long legs, long neck, and a distinctive long, decurved bill. It is known for its specialized diet of apple snails and its loud, wailing vocalizations, often heard in freshwater wetlands.
