African Crake vs New Caledonian Rail
Crex egregia compared with Gallirallus lafresnayanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | New Caledonian Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Gallirallus lafresnayanus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Critically Endangered
New Caledonian 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.
New Caledonian Rail
New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus). Possibly Extinct. Large, flightless or near-flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; last confirmed record in 1890. Endemic to New Caledonia. Threatened by introduced predators, hunting and habitat loss. Searches have failed to locate any survivors.