Isabelline Bush-hen
NameIsabelline Bush-hen
Common NameIsabelline Bush-hen
Scientific NameAmaurornis isabellina
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are a distinctive reddish-brown (isabelline), contrasting with darker olive-brown to blackish upperparts and wings. The undertail coverts are often paler.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, repeated 'kek-kek-kek' or 'krek-krek-krek' series, as well as various clucking and grunting sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-brown plumage, Darker olive-brown back, Pale greenish bill, Yellowish-green legs, Shy, secretive behavior
Description
A medium-sized, secretive rail endemic to Sulawesi, characterized by its reddish-brown plumage and pale greenish bill. It typically inhabits dense vegetation near water, foraging on the ground for various food items.
