About the Plain Bush-hen
The plain bush-hen, also named Philippine bush-hen or simply bush-hen, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Amaurornis olivacea |
| Species Codes | plabuh1, PBHE, PLBH, PHBH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain Bush-hen belong to?
The Plain Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Plain Bush-hen?
The plain bush-hen, also named Philippine bush-hen or simply bush-hen, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Philippines....
Where can I report a Plain Bush-hen sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain Bush-hen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plabuh1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
30
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