Limpkin

Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Least Concern

The Limpkin is a long-legged wetland bird famous for its loud wailing calls and strong dependence on apple snails. It inhabits marshes, swamps, river edges, and flooded vegetation across warm parts of the Americas. Its broad range and large population support a Least Concern status.

Family
Aramidae
Group
Limpkin
Range
Limpkin Range — Freshwater wetlands from the southeastern United States and Caribbean through Central and South America
Population
≈ 672K-687K
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