African Crake vs North Island Takahe
Crex egregia compared with Porphyrio mantelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | North Island Takahe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Porphyrio mantelli |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 2487.5 g (87.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Crake only
North Island Takahe only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Extinct
North Island Takahe
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.
North Island Takahe
North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.