About the Talaud Bush-hen
The Talaud bush-hen is a vulnerable waterbird in the rail and crake family.
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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.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Isabelline Bush-henAmaurornis isabellinaThe isabelline bush-hen, also known as Sulawesi waterhen or isabelline waterhen, is a large, up to 40 cm long, rufous and brown rail.
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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