African Crake vs Chestnut Rail
Crex egregia compared with Eulabeornis castaneoventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Chestnut Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Eulabeornis castaneoventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 699.0 g (24.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Chestnut Rail
About These Birds
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.
Chestnut Rail
Chestnut Rail (Eulabeornis castaneoventris), 40 cm. Grey head and back; warm chestnut belly; red bill. Inhabits mangrove and tidal forest of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Omnivore: crabs, fish and invertebrates. Least Concern; mangrove specialist.