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Philippine Bush-hen
Amaurornis olivacea
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Least Concern
Envergadura
30,0 cm
Peso
281,0 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 30,0 cm | 11.8 in |
| Peso | 281,0 g | 9.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Amaurornis |
| Especies | Amaurornis olivacea |
Distribution
Philippine Bush-hen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Philippine Bush-hen endangered?
The Philippine Bush-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Philippine Bush-hen nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Philippine Bush-hen?
The Philippine Bush-hen has a wingspan of 30.0 cm, weight of 281.0 g.
What order and family does the Philippine Bush-hen belong to?
The Philippine Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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