White-breasted Waterhen
- Scientific name
- Amaurornis phoenicurus
- Family
- Rallidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Short
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Why it matters
The white-breasted waterhen is a distinctive wetland bird characterized by its striking contrast of white plumage against dark grey-brown wings. Its rounded wings and short tail are physical adaptations for navigating the dense vegetation of marshes and riverbanks throughout South and Southeast Asia. Collectors and bird enthusiasts value this species for its elusive nature and the unique, rhythmic calls that often signal its presence in garden ponds and wetlands.
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About White-breasted Waterhen
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