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White-breasted Waterhen

Amaurornis phoenicurus

Photo by sunnyjosef
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The black downy chicks are very difficult to spot and photograph. At the slightest of rustle they disappear among the thick vegetation they frequent. And the downy outline help to break their outline to aid in their camouflage.

Habitat:

Near water.

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White-breasted Waterhen

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