Bush-hen LaceysCk Apr08
Bush hen is a name used for a number of bird species: * Plain bush-hen (''Amaurornis olivacea'') * Isabelline bush-hen (''Amaurornis isabellina'') * Talaud bush-hen (''Amaurornis magnirostris'') *Weka The weka, also known as the Māori hen or woodhen (''Gallirallus australis'') is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand. Some authorities consider it as the only extant member of the genus '' Gallirallus''. ...

Plain Bush-hen
The plain bush-hen (''Amaurornis olivacea''), also named Philippine bush-hen or simply bush-hen , is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Description and taxonomy EBird describes the bird as "A large ground bird of grass, scrub, and forest edge, usually close to water. Slate-gray on the head and underparts, blending to a brown back and tail. Note the greenish-yellow bill and the long yellow legs. Similar to Tabon Scrubfowl, but usually found near water and outside of forest, and distinguished by yellow legs, thicker bill, and lack of bare facial skin. Highly vocal and much more often heard than seen. Voice includes a rhythmic quacking and harsh rasps." It was formerly conspecific with the Pale-vented bush-hen but is differentiated by its much darker plummage. This species is monotypic Ecology and behavior There have been no species specific studies on its breeding and diet but it is pressumed to have the same behaviour as the ...
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Isabelline Bush-hen
The isabelline bush-hen (''Amaurornis isabellina''), also known as Sulawesi waterhen or isabelline waterhen, is a large, up to 40 cm long, rufous and brown rail. The term '' isabelline'' refers to the colouration. It is the largest member of the genus ''Amaurornis''. Both sexes are similar with olive brown plumage, pale green bill, greenish brown legs and rufous below. An Indonesian endemic, the isabelline waterhen is confined to grasslands near waters and lowlands of Sulawesi. The call is a loud "tak-tak-tak-tak". Widespread throughout its natural habitat, the isabelline waterhen is evaluated as least concern on the IUCN Red List The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is an inventory of the global conservation status and extinction risk of biological ... of Threatened Species. References External links BirdLife Species Factsheet Amauro ...
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Talaud Bush-hen
The Talaud bush-hen (''Amaurornis magnirostris'') is a vulnerable waterbird in the rail and crake family. It is a recently described species from Karakelang Island in the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. It occurs in forest, scrub, and overgrown plantations. Description Talaud bush-hen is a 30.5 cm long, large, very dark and robust bush-hen. Its large head and its upperparts are dark brown, its underparts and flanks are very dark bluish grey. The large, thick bill is pale green, and the legs are yellow, becoming more olive at the rear. The only confirmed call of this shy species is a series of loud, low-pitched croaking barks, but it is likely that it also makes the shrieks typical of bush-hens. Status The population is estimated at 2,350-9,560 individuals on Karakelang. It may also occur on neighbouring islands, but there is little forest on those, less than 20 km2 compared to 350 km2 on Karakelang. There are two protected areas totalling 21,800 hectares, but th ...
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