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White-breasted Waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus
Long necked, large grey and white waterhen, which is a dark slate-grey from the rear crown to the tail. Underside is white. The lower belly vent is rufous orange. Yellow legs and bill, which has a red basal patch. Both sexes are alike. Juveniles however, are brown above and grey below.
Posted on November 18, 2008 at 2:24 am in Uncategorized.
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