- 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.
