White-breasted Waterhen juvenile

Description:

The nesting season is mainly June to October but varies locally. They nest in a dry location on the ground in marsh vegetation, laying 6-7 eggs. Courtship involves bowing, billing and nibbling. The eggs hatch in about 19 days.[15] Both sexes incubate the eggs and take care of the chicks. Chicks often dive underwater to escape predation.[8] Adults are said to build a roost or brood nest where young chicks and the adults roost.