Grey-throated Rail vs African Crake
Canirallus oculeus compared with Crex egregia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-throated Rail | African Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Canirallus oculeus | Crex egregia |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 276.0 g (9.74 oz) | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-throated Rail
Least Concern
African Crake
About These Birds
Grey-throated Rail
Grey-throated Rail (Canirallus oculeus), 27 cm. Brown above; grey throat and breast; red eye and bill. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland forest in West and Central Africa. Omnivore: insects, snails and plant material. Least Concern; widespread but rarely seen.
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.