African Crake vs Band-bellied Crake
Crex egregia compared with Zapornia paykullii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Band-bellied Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Zapornia paykullii |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 25.3 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 108.4 g (3.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 5-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Near Threatened
Band-bellied 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.
Band-bellied Crake
Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) is a small 18–22 cm, migratory crake of East Asia. Dark brown above; chestnut breast; lower underparts strongly barred black and white; red legs. Breeds in Russia and China; winters in South-East Asia, the Philippines, and Sulawesi. Inhabits freshwater marshes and wet grassland. Secretive.