African Crake vs White-throated Rail
Crex egregia compared with Dryolimnas cuvieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | White-throated Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Dryolimnas cuvieri |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 27.5 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 199.4 g (7.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Crake only
White-throated Rail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
White-throated 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.
White-throated Rail
White-throated Rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri), 28 cm. Brown above; white throat and breast; barred flanks. The nominate race inhabits scrub and wetland of Madagascar and surrounding islands; flightless on Aldabra Atoll. Omnivore. Least Concern for main population; Aldabra population is distinct.