African Crake vs Common Moorhen
Crex egregia compared with Gallinula chloropus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Common Moorhen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Gallinula chloropus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 33.1 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 297.5 g (10.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Common Moorhen
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.
Common Moorhen
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a 30–38 cm, widespread rail found across Eurasia, Africa, and South Asia. Dark slaty-grey with brown back, red frontal shield, yellow-tipped red bill, and white flank stripe. Inhabits virtually all freshwater wetlands including urban park ponds. Swims with characteristic head-bob.