African Crake vs Black-banded Crake
Crex egregia compared with Porzana fasciata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Black-banded Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Porzana fasciata |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 69.0 g (2.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Black-banded 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.
Black-banded Crake
Black-banded Crake (Porzana fasciata) is a small 16–18 cm crake of lowland Amazonia and the Guianas. Dark brown above; heavily barred black and white below; reddish bill and legs. Inhabits dense marsh vegetation, flooded forest edges, and wet grassland in northern South America. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.