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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Amaurornis isabellina |
| Species Codes | isabuh1, IBHE, ISBH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Isabelline Bush-hen belong to?
The Isabelline Bush-hen (Amaurornis isabellina) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify 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, gre...
Where can I report a Isabelline Bush-hen sighting?
You can log sightings of Isabelline Bush-hen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code isabuh1, or on iNaturalist.
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