Amaurornis phoenicurus

Species: Amaurornis phoenicurus

English Name: White-breasted Waterhen

Chinese Name: 白胸苦惡鳥

Family: Rallidae

Description:

The White-breasted Waterhen is a waterbird with 28-33 cm in length. The adults have a dark-grey underparts, white face, throat and breast, and the lower belly and undertail are cinnamon color. The bill is greenish with a distinctive red base. In Macao, it is a common resident.

© 2009 Steve Garvie

© 2009 Steve Garvie

© 2007 Lip Kee

© 2007 Lip Kee

© 2005 Lip Kee

© 2005 Lip Kee

© 2008 Melvin Yap

© 2008 Melvin Yap

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References:

-Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.