Rufous-necked Wood-rail vs African Crake
Aramides axillaris compared with Crex egregia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-necked Wood-rail | African Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides axillaris | Crex egregia |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.2 cm (13.1 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 285.6666666666667 g (10.08 oz) | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-6 | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Rufous-necked Wood-rail only
African Crake only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Rufous-necked Wood-rail
Least Concern
African Crake
About These Birds
Rufous-necked Wood-rail
Rufous-necked Wood-rail (Aramides axillaris), 28 cm. Grey head, rufous neck and breast, olive back, red legs and bill. Found in mangrove and coastal forest from Mexico to Ecuador and Venezuela. Omnivore: crabs, invertebrates and plant material. Least Concern; mangrove specialist.
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.