Striped Crake vs African Crake
Amaurornis marginalis compared with Crex egregia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Crake | African Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amaurornis marginalis | Crex egregia |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 51.25 g (1.81 oz) | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Crake
Least Concern
African Crake
About These Birds
Striped Crake
Striped Crake (Amaurornis marginalis) is a small 20–23 cm crake of sub-Saharan Africa. Brown above with white streaks; buff-white below with faint streaking; greenish bill. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, flooded grassland, and reed beds. Highly secretive and nomadic; detected mainly by call.
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.