Common Gallinule swimming and eating in pond

I spotted This common gallinule on 2/28.23 at Cooter Pond Park in Inverness, Florida.
Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata) Stats and Facts
Scientific Classification:
Family: Rallidae
Genus: Gallinula
Species: G. galeata
Appearance:
Size: Approximately 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) in length.
Wingspan: About 20-24 inches (50-62 cm).
Weight: Around 8-16 ounces (230-450 grams).
Plumage: Slate-gray to black body with a white line along the flanks.
Bill: Bright red with a yellow tip.
Legs: Long, yellow, and adapted for walking on floating vegetation.
Habitat:
Found in freshwater marshes, ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
Prefers areas with abundant aquatic vegetation.
Range:
Native to the Americas, found from Canada down through Central and South America.
Behavior:
Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on aquatic plants, seeds, insects, snails, and small fish.
Vocalizations: Known for a variety of calls, including a distinctive clucking sound.
Nesting: Builds floating nests in dense vegetation, laying 6-12 eggs per clutch.
Migration: Northern populations are migratory, moving southward during the winter.
Interesting Facts:
The Common Gallinule is an excellent swimmer, often seen swimming with jerky movements.
Despite their aquatic nature, they can walk on land with ease due to their long, unwebbed toes.
They are territorial birds and can be quite aggressive during the breeding season.
Also known as the "Common Moorhen" in Europe and parts of Asia.
Conservation Status:
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating a stable population.