Species profile

White-breasted Waterhen

Amaurornis phoenicurus

Quick answer

Breeding regions are OR, AU. Breeding subregions are Pakistan and Maldives through e China, Philippines, Wallacea and Indonesian Arch..

Scientific name
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
Genus
Amaurornis
Conservation status
Least Concern

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