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run-bird-run · 1 year

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White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)

#white-breasted waterhen #amaurornis phoenicurus #rallidae #gruiformes #paul dobbie #birds

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herpsandbirds · 21 days

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White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), family Rallidae, order Gruiformes, Karnataka, India

photograph by Monitha Hegde

#waterhen #amaurornis #waterbird #rail #rallidae #gruiformes #bird #ornithology #india #animals #nature

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wherethebirdsings · 8 months

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bishan-ang mo kio park

12.09.23 - TUESDAY

woah...my last post was more than a year ago, and also on a tuesday! i'm back with a bunch of amazing sightings, fresh from a visit to bishan-amk park this morning :)

without a doubt, this landscape wouldn't be so full of life if not for the restoration of the kallang river that runs through it. this is but a slim swathe of river, one that flows so gently it is almost silent -- but it is a breathtaking force of nature.

that something so raw and wild can exist at the centre of our concrete jungle is almost unbelievable :')

here are some of the other wonderful things i saw:

a grey heron (Ardea cinerea)! grateful that it tolerated our proximity & lingered long enough for photos. i've never seen an Ardea heron so close-up before.

the river is teeming with fish (and some turtles.) unfortunately, most of these species are invasive.

a purple-leaved button weed (Spermacoce ocymoides) growing amongst the bioswale on the riverbank. striking symmetry & colour contrast between the white flowers and dark leaves make this little weed exceptionally beautiful :)

[ my favourite wildflower ID resource ]

a red dwarf honey bee (Apis florea) busy with the flower of a broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia), a plant that thrives in waterlogged soils.

this is, unfortunately, not one of the wonderful things i saw >:( invasive golden apple snails (Pomacea canaliculata) and their notorious pink eggs have thoroughly infiltrated our freshwater ecosystems. their speedy growth, high fecundity & ferocious appetite threaten native populations of apple snails. P. canaliculata originates from the americas, and the aquarium trade is believed to have introduced it to singapore. (ref)

spotted quite a few of these purple herons (Ardea purpurea), likely because a breeding colony lives in the area ^^ i find it endlessly fascinating that these huge waterbirds with their ungainly long necks roost high up in trees...

in the lotus pond, white-breasted waterhens (Amaurornis phoenicurus) walk on water by treading on lotus leaves.

the beautiful Nelumbo nucifera c:

to round it all out, here's a look down the river from the eastern end of the park. it exists as both versions — pre- & post-restoration — of itself at once. at the centre of this picture, a malayan water monitor (Varanus salvator) makes its way along the canalised section, advancing slowly towards the verdant wetlands beyond.

#walks #bishan-amk park

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avianmalaria · 10 months

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Haemosporidian Parasites of White-Breasted Waterhens (Amaurornis phoenicurus), with a Report and Molecular Characterization of Haemoproteus gallinulae in Thailand

http://dlvr.it/SrM8rP

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hello-birdies · 5 years

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Amaurornis phoenicurus by Sheau Torng Lim

#bird #birds #animal #animals #biology #nature #wildlife #Gruiformes #Rallidae #Amaurornis #Amaurornis phoenicurus

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mondaymorgue · 7 years

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White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) Neo Tiew Crescent, 19th September 2017

This White-breasted Waterhen was most likely hit by a passing vehicle.

Singapore Birds Project

NParks Fauna & Flora Web

The Biodiversity of Singapore

Guide to the Mangroves of Singapore

The Birds of NUS

The Tide Chaser: Rails & Crakes (Phylum Chordata: Order Gruiformes) of Singapore

Malaysian Birds

India Biodiversity Portal

Oriental Bird Images

Internet Bird Collection

BirdForum Opus

ARKive

IUCN Red List

Oiseaux-birds.com

#white-breasted waterhen #Amaurornis phoenicurus #rails #Rallidae #Ralliformes #Gruiformes #birds #Kranji #roadkill #threats #human activities #Monday Morgue

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travelnew · 2 years

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20-02-2022 Mumbai Bird Race, part 1/2.

Enjoy the flight of flamingoes here & photos of FLOCK OF FLAMINGOES CALLED FLAMBOYANCE here.

Location: Green valley park in CBD Belapur & TS Chanakya, Navi Mumbai. Species of birds seen: 50

Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus)

Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis)

Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

Black Kite (Milvus migrans)

Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)

Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum)

Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)

Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)

Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia)

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)

Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius)

Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus)

Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima)

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)

Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)

Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides)

House Crow (Corvus splendens)

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Indian Golden Oriole (Oriolus kundoo)

Indian Gray Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)

Indian Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)

Indian Pond-Heron (Ardeola grayii)

Indian Robin (Copsychus fulicatus)

Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia)

Jungle Babbler (Argya striata)

Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos)

Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor)

Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger)

Loten's Sunbird (Cinnyris lotenius)

Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina)

Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis)

Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)

Purple-rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica)

Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)

Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus)

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) (Columba livia (Feral Pigeon))

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus)

Thick-billed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum agile)

Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus)

White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)

#Mumbai Bird Race #Bird Race #Birds #Birdwatching #Birding #birdphotography #birdingphotography

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odishaphotos · 2 years

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Dahuk climbed

Dahuk climbed Birds

Dahuk (English name white-breasted waterhen, biology name Amaurornis phoenicurus) is a waterfowl of the Rail and Crack family, which is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Their body color is usually dark slate (black), and their face, chest and abdomen are white. They are more daring than other railroad climbers, often with open tails, even on busy roads, with their tails raised in tails. They are usually active during the morning and dusk (i.e. morning and evening).

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herpsandbirds · 2 months

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White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), grabs a muddy mollusk, family Rallidae, order Gruiformes, Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

photograph by Savithri Singh

#amaurornis #waterhen #waterbird #rallidae #gruiformes #bird #ornithology #animals #nature #asia #india

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eyefullstudios-blog · 4 years

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SN-Amaurornis phoenicurus CN-White-breasted waterhen . . #expandedexpeditions #nature #wild #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #insect #animal #instagram #light #sunset #sonyalphian #photooftheday #picoftheday #instagood #nofilter #eyefullstudios #tricks #creative #DSLR #mobile #awesome #editing #lightroom #moody #photographer #naturephotography #fashion #creative #idea #worldPhotography (at Ongole) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDIMwdWhRjp/?igshid=1mu5tyktjclqi

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kamalharimenon · 4 years

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White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) (2) (from Birding Diary by Kamal Hari Menon - Indian birds gallery)

#Goa

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cheikosairin · 4 years

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The white-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) dry its feathers after finish bathing in the pond ° ° ° #whitebreastedwaterhen #keruak #ruakruak #waterhen #tampinesecogreen #bird #best_birds_of_ig #bestbirdshots #birdofinstagram #birdphotography #birdofsingapore #sgbirds #birdwatcher #sgnature #sgbiodiversity #sgpark #nparkbuzz #sabahanphotographer #SabahanWildlifePhotographer #canonsx60hs #canonpowershot #canonpowershotsx60hs #canonsg #canonbirds (at Tampines Eco Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/B779eGVg0v2/?igshid=mh2949l6ectf

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fdxbirds · 5 years

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Singapore

May 6, 2019

Sentul Cres, Punggol Waterway Park, Singapore

Spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis) It is sometimes also called the mountain dove, pearl-necked dove, lace-necked dove, or spotted turtle-dove.

Long-tailed shrike or rufous-backed shrike (Lanius schach)

Red-breasted parakeet (Psittacula alexandri)

Striated heron (Butorides striata) also known as mangrove heron, little heron

Brown shrike(Lanius cristatus)

White-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)

Zebra dove (Geopelia striata) also known as barred ground dove

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swatma · 5 years

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Treading Cautiously … The White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is a commonly seen dainty & fearless waterbird often seen even crossing the roads near waterbodies. Adult waterhens mainly have dark grey upperparts and flanks, a white face, neck, and breast. The lower belly and undertail are cinnamon colored. They have long toes, a short tail, and a yellow bill and legs. Sexes are similar. Called जलमुर्गी or even डौक locally. Clicked at Bharatpur in Feb 2019 with Canon Gears. Posting: 11.5.19. (at Bharatpur, India) https://www.instagram.com/swatma/p/BxV3ZkrDCPX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hgmcdmr3tepq

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mondaymorgue · 7 years

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3rd March is World Wildlife Day, recognised worldwide as a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.

Being a small island, Singapore never had many species compared to landmasses such as the Malay Peninsula and the much larger islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Years of deforestation and development have subsequently led to the loss of more species of native plants and animals. However, the biodiversity that has survived is still very rich, and a lot of species have managed to thrive in our midst.

Unfortunately, living close to people comes at a great cost, particularly where motor vehicles are involved. It’s not known how many animals are killed on our roads, but it’s fairly easy to find roadkill, even of supposedly very rare species, on many of the roads fringing our forests and other green spaces. Even swift and agile species like birds, monkeys, and squirrels are often hit by vehicles. Do drive carefully, slow down if the road is along the edge of the forest, and watch out for animals crossing the road!

If you find roadkill or any other carcass of a wild animal, you can contact the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. If the body can be salvaged, it will be added to the Museum’s collections and contribute to better understanding and hopefully conservation of our wildlife.

Upper Left: White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis Phoenicurus) @ Sungei Tengah Upper Right: A pair of Asian Toads (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in amplexus @ Sungei Tengah Lower Left: Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus) @ Farrer Road Lower Right: Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus) @ Lim Chu Kang

#World Wildlife Day #roadkill #threats #human activities

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