African Crake vs Yellow-breasted Crake
Crex egregia compared with Laterallus flaviventer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Yellow-breasted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Laterallus flaviventer |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 24.825 g (0.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Yellow-breasted 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.
Yellow-breasted Crake
Yellow-breasted Crake (Laterallus flaviventer) is a small 13–15 cm crake of tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil. Buffy-yellow below with black-and-white barred flanks; dark brown streaked above; yellowish bill. Inhabits floating aquatic vegetation, rice paddies, and grassy marsh edges. Secretive; walks on floating mats.