Giant Wood-rail vs African Crake
Aramides ypecaha compared with Crex egregia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Wood-rail | African Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides ypecaha | Crex egregia |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.6 cm (17.6 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 711.25 g (25.09 oz) | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Wood-rail
Least Concern
African Crake
About These Birds
Giant Wood-rail
Giant Wood-rail (Aramides ypecaha), 46 cm. Largest wood-rail; grey head, rufous breast, olive back and red legs. Found in marshes, wetland edges and wet grassland of southeastern South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil). Omnivore. Least Concern; locally common.
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.