Philippine Bush-hen
Amaurornis olivacea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amaurornis-olivacea"></birdfyi-bird>The Philippine Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30 cm and a weight of 281 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Philippine Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) is a 26–29 cm rail endemic to the Philippines. Uniform olive-brown above; pale buff below; greenish bill; reddish legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, reed beds, and forest-edge wetlands across the main Philippine islands. Locally common but secretive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.0 cm | 11.8 in |
| Weight | 281.0 g | 9.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Amaurornis |
| Species | Amaurornis olivacea |
Distribution
Philippine Bush-hen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family