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White-breasted Waterhen
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White-breasted Waterhens (Amaurornis phoenicurus) are the most common of the Rail family in Singapore, often heard before they are seen. Their loud quarrelsome calls sound like their Malay name, Ruak Ruak. They are more vocal at dawn and dusk.
White-breasted Waterhens eat mainly seeds, insects and small fish. They also nibble on worms and small snails; and snack on shoots and roots of marsh plants. They forage on the ground, pecking at titbits in chicken-like movements, hence their other Malay name: Ayam Ayam. Their enormous feet, constantly flicking tails and inquisitive nature make them very amusing birds to observe. White-breasted Waterhens forage alone or in pairs. They are active during the day. When alarmed, may fly or run into dense undergrowth, dashing in with their heads down. They roost in low bushes and trees at night.
The White-breasted Waterhen is found throughout the oriental region and inhabits all types of freshwater and brackish wetlands, ponds and drainage ditches. This one is from the Singapore Botanical Gardens.
Reference : Mangrove and wetland wildlife at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve |
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Hello Chris,
An excellent frame-filling portrayal of the White-breasted Waterhen taken where I took mine but you got much closer and had a better POV.
Great sgarpness and colours too.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan
Hi Chris,
A fine capture of a waterhen from nice POV MF!
TFS and cheers,
Bayram
Hello Chris! Nice scene, very nice natural light and colours, good exposure and capture. Original picture. Well done!
Hello Chris
excellent capture of this White-breasted Waterhen in his natural environment, wonderful sharp details on his plumage and his face, great POV and colors
very well done and have a good night
Jacqueline
Hi Chris,
This White-breasted Waterhen is well seen. A perfect moment to catch this action. Sharp focus and well exposed. Very well done.
JC
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