White-breasted Waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amaurornis-phoenicurus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.4 cm and a weight of 212.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is a bold 28–33 cm rail of South and South-East Asia. Slaty-black above; white face and breast; chestnut vent; red base to yellow bill. Common across India, South-East Asia, and China in marshes, rice paddies, ditches, and waterways. Often forages in open, even in towns.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,4 cm | 11.6 in |
| Peso | 212,66666666666666 g | 7.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-9
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Amaurornis |
| Especies | Amaurornis phoenicurus |
Distribution
White-breasted Waterhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family