African Crake vs Red-gartered Coot
Crex egregia compared with Fulica armillata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Red-gartered Coot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Fulica armillata |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 40.5 cm (15.9 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Red-gartered Coot
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.
Red-gartered Coot
Red-gartered Coot (Fulica armillata) is a 43–50 cm coot of southern South America, from southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego. All-black with white bill and shield bearing a distinctive reddish-orange frontal knob. Inhabits freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates by diving. Common in its range.