Alternative name: Isabelline Waterhen; Sulawesi Waterhen, Sulawesi Bush-hen
- Amaurornis isabellina
Identification
40cm. Sexes alike. A large rail.
- upperparts grey-tinged, olive-brown. Includes the crown and most of the face
- underparts vinous chestnut to rufous. Includes the neck sides and cheeks
- bill short, heavy, pale green
- legs greenish brown
- eye dark red
Distribution
Sulawesi endemic. South East Asia: Indonesia: Greater Sundas. A poorly known species, definitely recorded in the north and south east.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Habitat
Lowlands; grasslands near water.
Occurs from lowlands up to 800m.
Behaviour
Diet unknown.
Chicks recorded in May. No other information about breeding.
Vocalisation
The call is a loud tak-tak-tak-tak.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1996. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 3: Hoatzin to Auks. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334207
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2023) Isabelline Bush-hen. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 30 November 2023 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Isabelline_Bush-hen
