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White-breasted Waterhen

Amaurornis phoenicurus

Least Concern
翼開長
29.4 cm
体重
212.66666666666666 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

The White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). 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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について

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
翼開長 29.4 cm 11.6 in
体重 212.66666666666666 g 7.50 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20 days.

一腹卵数

4-9

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Amaurornis
Amaurornis phoenicurus

Distribution

White-breasted Waterhen has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the White-breasted Waterhen endangered?
The White-breasted Waterhen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-breasted Waterhen nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20 days.
How big is the White-breasted Waterhen?
The White-breasted Waterhen has a wingspan of 29.4 cm, weight of 212.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the White-breasted Waterhen belong to?
The White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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