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This species has four subspecies: ''moluccana'', ''nigrifrons'', ''ultima'', and ''ruficrissa''. Rufous-tailed Bush-hen was previously considered to be a part of [[Plain Bush-hen]], and some authorities still think that is the correct treatment. | This species has four subspecies: ''moluccana'', ''nigrifrons'', ''ultima'', and ''ruficrissa''. Rufous-tailed Bush-hen was previously considered to be a part of [[Plain Bush-hen]], and some authorities still think that is the correct treatment. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Moist lowland forests. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
==Bird Song== | ==Bird Song== | ||
Revision as of 17:11, 22 February 2008
- Amaurornis moluccana
Also known as Rufous-tailed Waterhen
Identification
Distribution
Northern Australia, New Guinea, and several surrounding groups of islands including the Moluccas
Taxonomy
This species has four subspecies: moluccana, nigrifrons, ultima, and ruficrissa. Rufous-tailed Bush-hen was previously considered to be a part of Plain Bush-hen, and some authorities still think that is the correct treatment.
Habitat
Moist lowland forests.
