White-browed Crake

Scientific Name: Poliolimnas cinereus
Malay Name: Ruak-ruak Kening Putih
Chinese Name: 白眉苦恶鸟

Range:
Found from Southeast Asia to Northern Australia

Taxonomy:
Monotypic.

Size: 19-21.5 cm

Identification:
Adult is easily identified by a combination of small size, dark orbital area bordered above and below by broad white streak (resembling eye-brow), greyish crown, nape, breast and upper flanks, brownish upperparts, yellowish bill with some red at base and yellowish-green legs and feet. Juvenile resembles adult but the greyish parts are somewhat browner, facial features less distinct and lacks red at base of bill.

Habitat: Well-vegetated freshwater wetlands.

Behaviour/Ecology: Usually more active in the early morning and evening when they are fairly conspicuous when feeding in the open.

Local Status: Uncommon resident

Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2016)

Location: Lorong Halus, Kranji Marsh and Sengkang Riverside Park.

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White-browed Crake at Lorong Halus. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

White-browed Crake at Lorong Halus. Photo Credit: Francis Yap

White-browed Crake at Lorong Halus. Photo Credit: Myron Tay