African Crake vs Chestnut-headed Crake
Crex egregia compared with Rufirallus castaneiceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Chestnut-headed Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Rufirallus castaneiceps |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 126.0 g (4.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed 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.
Chestnut-headed Crake
Chestnut-headed Crake (Rufirallus castaneiceps), 19 cm. Chestnut head and breast contrasting with brown back and barred flanks; short tail. Found in lowland forest undergrowth and dense vegetation of South America (Colombia to Bolivia). Omnivore. Least Concern.