Talaud Bush-hen vs African Crake
Amaurornis magnirostris compared with Crex egregia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Talaud Bush-hen | African Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amaurornis magnirostris | Crex egregia |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 250.0 g (8.82 oz) | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Talaud Bush-hen
Least Concern
African Crake
About These Birds
Talaud Bush-hen
Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.
African Crake
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.