White-Breasted Waterhen
| Scientific name | Amaurornis phoenicurus |
| English name | White-Breasted Waterhen |
| Japanese name | 白腹水鶏 |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae |
| Genus | Amaurornis |
| Species | phoenicurus |
| Subspecies | --- |
| Full length | 32cm. |
| Distribution | Southeast Asia. Domestically, it is found in Okinawa Prefecture. |
Characteristics
A waterhen found in Okinawa Prefecture.
The face, throat, and belly are white, the back is blackish brown, and the lower tail is brown. The iris is red. The base of the beak is red and the tip is yellowish green. The legs are yellow and strong.
Ecology
Found in rivers, rice fields, and grasslands. Eats small animals such as insects and plant matter.
Can be seen during the day, but will run into the bushes if a human approaches.
Habitat
Ishigaki Island
Photographed on Ishigaki Island.
Found walking in the shadow of a tree, but immediately ran away.
Ishigaki Island is relatively common, but it quickly escapes.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of White-Breasted Waterhen.
