Ruak-Ruak - White-breasted Waterhen

White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)

Local name Ruak-Ruak
Size (cm) 33
Habitat Freshwater swamps

Reference from Wikipedia.





Although this bird is a very common at my backyard and thrive at the small river bank here, I always find it very difficult to photograph.
A very shy and jittery bird, and will always run away, hiding in the bushes on seeing me.
I know that I haven't tried hard enough.