African Crake vs Allen's Gallinule
Crex egregia compared with Porphyrio alleni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Allen's Gallinule |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Porphyrio alleni |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 141.8 g (5.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Allen's Gallinule
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.
Allen's Gallinule
Allen's Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) is a small 23–26 cm, colorful gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa. Deep blue-purple plumage with olive-green back, red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, floating vegetation, and papyrus swamps. Partially migratory; disperses widely after rains.