African Crake vs White-throated Crake
Crex egregia compared with Laterallus albigularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | White-throated Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Laterallus albigularis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
White-throated Crake
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.
White-throated Crake
White-throated Crake (Laterallus albigularis) is a small 15–16 cm crake of Central America and north-western South America. Chestnut-brown above; white throat contrasts with rufous breast; barred flanks; greenish bill. Inhabits dense wet grasslands, marsh edges, and flooded areas from Honduras to Ecuador. Secretive; walks through dense cover.