The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is primarily found in the Americas, with its geographical distribution covering parts of the southeastern United States, Central America, and most of South America. Notable countries where it is commonly found include the USA (particularly Florida), Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Limpkins inhabit freshwater marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, and rivers. They prefer areas with dense aquatic vegetation and shallow water where their primary food source, apple snails, are abundant. The climate in these regions is typically tropical to subtropical, characterized by warm temperatures and significant rainfall, particularly in the wet season.

Limpkins are specialized feeders, primarily consuming apple snails, which influences their habitat choice towards wetland regions rich in these snails. Their long legs and bill are adapted for wading through shallow waters and extracting snails from their shells. The species may exhibit some regional adaptations, such as variations in foraging behavior or habitat preference, depending on the local availability of food resources and environmental conditions.