African Crake vs Black Crake
Crex egregia compared with Zapornia flavirostra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Black Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Zapornia flavirostra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 92.5 g (3.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Black 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 Crake
Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra) is a small 19–23 cm, distinctive crake of sub-Saharan Africa. All-black plumage with bright yellow bill and red legs and eye. Inhabits densely vegetated freshwater marshes, lakeshores, and reed beds across Africa south of the Sahara. Active and relatively visible compared with other crakes; often forages in open.