African Crake vs Red-knobbed Coot
Crex egregia compared with Fulica cristata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Red-knobbed Coot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Fulica cristata |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 42.4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 754.0 g (26.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Red-knobbed Coot
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.
Red-knobbed Coot
Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata) is a 38–44 cm Afrotropical and Iberian coot. Resembles Eurasian Coot but has two red knobs at the top of the white frontal shield in breeding plumage. Inhabits freshwater lakes and marshes across sub-Saharan Africa and Spain/Morocco. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Vulnerable in Europe.