Least ConcernRareEndemicOmnivoreWetlandMedium · 157 g
About the Isabelline Bush-hen
The isabelline bush-hen, 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.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Talaud Bush-henAmaurornis magnirostrisTalaud bush-hen is a 30.5 cm long, large, very dark and robust bush-hen.
Plain Bush-henAmaurornis olivaceaThe plain bush-hen, also named Philippine bush-hen or simply bush-hen, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
White-breasted WaterhenAmaurornis phoenicurusAdult white-breasted waterhens have mainly dark grey upperparts and flanks, and a white face, neck and breast.
Plain Bush-henAmaurornis olivaceaThe plain bush-hen, also named Philippine bush-hen or simply bush-hen, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
White-breasted WaterhenAmaurornis phoenicurusAdult white-breasted waterhens have mainly dark grey upperparts and flanks, and a white face, neck and breast.
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