The watercock (Gallicrex cinerea) is a waterbird in the rail and crake family, Rallidae that is widely distributed across Southeast Asia. It is the only member of the genus Gallicrex.

Large, distinctive marsh dweller, elusive and often difficult to see in the heavily vegetated wet fields and marshes it inhabits. Male is unmistakable, with black body, brown-edged wing …

Basic facts about Watercock: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Water cock, (Gallicrex cinerea), marsh bird of the rail family, Rallidae (order Gruiformes). It occurs from India to Japan and throughout Southeast Asia to the Philippines. The male is blue-black …

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The Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea) is a distinctive waterbird belonging to the rail and crake family, Rallidae. It stands alone in its genus, Gallicrex, and is characterized by its laterally …

Jul 13, 2023 · Watercocks are noisy birds that make a loud gulping sound, especially in the morning and at dusk. Watercocks are attracted to densely vegetated environments, like …

The Watercock, also known as the Gallicrex cinerea, is a medium-sized bird that is predominantly found in wetlands and marshes across Asia. This unique bird has a distinct lifestyle that …

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