Isabelline Bush-hen
Amaurornis isabellina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amaurornis-isabellina"></birdfyi-bird>The Isabelline Bush-hen (Amaurornis isabellina) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.4 cm and a weight of 168.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Isabelline Bush-hen (Amaurornis isabellina) is a 26–30 cm rail endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Uniformly isabelline (pale brownish-buff) plumage; greenish bill; reddish legs. Inhabits lowland forest-edge marshes and reed beds on Sulawesi and nearby satellite islands. Uncommon and secretive. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm | 13.1 in |
| Weight | 168.5 g | 5.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Amaurornis |
| Species | Amaurornis isabellina |
Distribution
Isabelline Bush-hen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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