African Crake vs Western Water Rail
Crex egregia compared with Rallus aquaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Western Water Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Rallus aquaticus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 122.5 g (4.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 6-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Western Water Rail
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.
Western Water Rail
Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred flanks; long red bill. Breeds across Europe and western Asia in freshwater reedbeds. Winters in southern Europe and North Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern.