Calayan Rail vs African Crake
Aptenorallus calayanensis compared with Crex egregia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Calayan Rail | African Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aptenorallus calayanensis | Crex egregia |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 244.5 g (8.62 oz) | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Calayan Rail
Least Concern
African Crake
About These Birds
Calayan Rail
Calayan Rail (Aptenorallus calayanensis), 20 cm. Brown above; grey underparts; yellow-green bill; short wings suggesting flightlessness. Discovered in 2004; endemic to Calayan Island, Philippines. Inhabits forest undergrowth. Omnivore. Endangered; tiny single-island range with minimal forest remaining.
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.