Plain Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea)
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Plain Bush-hen

Amaurornis olivacea (Meyen, 1834)

292 gWeight

The Philippine bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea), also known as the plain bush-henor simply bush-hen, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.

Busiest months: February–March and November · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March and November · Most records: Philippines

Plain Bush-hen has been recorded at 48 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Lake HolonPhilippines104 records
  2. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines103 records
  3. Basco Dump near Song Song Beach, BatanPhilippines91 records
More places
  1. Chadpidan coastal ponds and fields, BatanPhilippines85 records
  2. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines85 records
  3. Basco Airport, BatanPhilippines48 records
  4. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines45 records
  5. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines45 records
  6. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines43 records
  7. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines42 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Philippine bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea), also known as the plain bush-henor simply bush-hen, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

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Questions

How big is the Plain Bush-hen?

The Plain Bush-hen weighs around 292 g.

Where does the Plain Bush-hen live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Plain Bush-hen?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February, March and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Plain Bush-hen endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Plain Bush-hen as Least Concern.

What does the Plain Bush-hen eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Plain Bush-hen in?

It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.

At a glance

Weight
292 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
150 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
35 mm
Tarsus
60 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
Genus
Amaurornis

Other birds in the genus Amaurornis

White-breasted WaterhenWhite-breasted WaterhenAmaurornis phoenicurusTalaud Bush-henTalaud Bush-henAmaurornis magnirostrisIsabelline Bush-henIsabelline Bush-henAmaurornis isabellinaPale-vented Bush-henPale-vented Bush-henAmaurornis moluccanaGrey-throated RailGrey-throated RailCanirallus oculeusChestnut-headed CrakeChestnut-headed CrakeAnurolimnas castaneicepsSpotted RailSpotted RailPardirallus maculatusBlackish RailBlackish RailPardirallus nigricansPlumbeous RailPlumbeous RailPardirallus sanguinolentusAsh-throated CrakeAsh-throated CrakeMustelirallus albicollis
Plain Bush-hen

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