African Crake vs Buff-banded Rail
Crex egregia compared with Hypotaenidia philippensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Buff-banded Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Hypotaenidia philippensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 186.66666666666666 g (6.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Crake only
None
Buff-banded Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Buff-banded 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.
Buff-banded Rail
Buff-banded Rail (Hypotaenidia philippensis), 31 cm. Strongly barred underparts; rufous breast band; brown streaked back. Widespread coloniser from the Philippines through Australia and across the Pacific. Inhabits marshes, grassland and coastal scrub. Omnivore. Least Concern; highly dispersive.