African Crake vs Dusky Moorhen
Crex egregia compared with Gallinula tenebrosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Dusky Moorhen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Gallinula tenebrosa |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 540.0 g (19.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 5-18 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Dusky Moorhen
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.
Dusky Moorhen
Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a 35–40 cm moorhen of Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia's freshwater wetlands. Dark slaty-grey with brown back, red frontal shield, and yellow-tipped red bill. Common on lakes, rivers, and park ponds. Walks along shorelines and swims freely. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and seeds.