About the White-breasted Waterhen
The white-breasted waterhen is a waterbird of the rail and crake family, Rallidae, that is widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia. They are dark slaty birds with a clean white face, breast and belly. They are somewhat bolder than most other rails and are often seen stepping slowly with their tail cocked upright in open marshes or even drains near busy roads. They are largely crepuscular in activity and during the breeding season, just after the first rains, make loud and repetitive croaking calls.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Amaurornis phoenicurus |
| Species Codes | whbwat1, WBWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-breasted Waterhen belong to?
The White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the White-breasted Waterhen?
The white-breasted waterhen is a waterbird of the rail and crake family, Rallidae, that is widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia. They are dark slaty birds with a clean white face, breast and belly. They are somewhat bolder than most other rails and are often seen stepping slowly with t...
Where can I report a White-breasted Waterhen sighting?
You can log sightings of White-breasted Waterhen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbwat1, or on iNaturalist.
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