Plain Bush-hen
A species of Bush-hens and Waterhens Scientific name : Amaurornis olivacea Genus : Bush-hens and Waterhens
Plain Bush-hen, A species of Bush-hens and Waterhens
Botanical name: Amaurornis olivacea
Genus: Bush-hens and Waterhens
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The plain bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Size
31 cm
Feeding Habits
Plain Bush-hen likely mirrors the diet of its relative A. moluccana, foraging secretively for variety of foods, but specific dietary preferences remain unrecorded.
Habitat
The plain Bush-hen is primarily found in wetland environments that include waterside grass clumps, flooded scrub, and swampy grasslands. These birds typically nest in marshy areas, but their range extends to nearby grasslands and the peripheries of forests. They thrive in areas where water and dense vegetation provide suitable cover and feeding opportunities.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen