Order Gruiformes 1 species in 1 genus Size: 56-71 cm (Limpkin, Aramus guarauna). Distribution: Neotropical and Nearctic Regions. Usually it is sedentary, but some populations are migratory. Habitat: Wetlands, river and lake margins, savannas and humid forests. Feeding: It mainly feeds on Apple Snail, as well as the Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis). The diet is completed with other aquatic and terrestrial prey (molluscs, amphibians, reptiles). Breeding: The nest varies from accumulations of vegetal material to stick platforms in tall trees. 5-7 eggs. Incubation 26-28 days. The chicks are nidifugous, moving early to a floating vegetation area. Threat status: Not threatened.