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Pale-vented Bush-hen in its natural habitat
Uncommon rarity

Pale-vented Bush-hen

Amaurornis moluccana

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RarityUncommon
Height28 cm

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Bird Calls

1 recording of the Pale-vented Bush-hen

Did You Know?

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"Despite being hard to spot, their loud “wark-wark-wark” or “wark-woop” calls are a reliable clue to their presence."

Field Guide

Pale-vented Bush-hen

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The Pale-vented Bush-hen (*Amaurornis moluccana*) is a shy, medium-sized rail found in dense wetland vegetation across northern and eastern Australia, as well as parts of New Guinea and nearby islands. This elusive bird is most often detected by its loud, repetitive calls, as it prefers to stay hidden in thick cover along watercourses and wetlands.

Distribution Map

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