African Crake
Crex egregia
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Least Concern
Wingspan
24.2 cm
Weight
120.66666666666667 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
African Crake (Crex egregia), 22 cm. Brown above with buff and black streaking; grey face and breast; barred white flanks; short bill. Found in wet grassland, rank grass and cultivation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g | 4.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Clutch Size
3-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Crex |
| Species | Crex egregia |
Distribution
African Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Crake endangered?
The African Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Crake nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the African Crake?
The African Crake has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 120.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Crake belong to?
The African Crake (Crex egregia) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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