African Crake vs Bare-eyed Rail
Crex egregia compared with Gymnocrex plumbeiventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Bare-eyed Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Gymnocrex plumbeiventris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 38.4 cm (15.1 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Bare-eyed 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.
Bare-eyed Rail
Bare-eyed Rail (Gymnocrex plumbeiventris) is a 27–31 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Grey below; brown above; distinctive bare red-orange facial skin around eye. Inhabits lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and forest edges near water. Secretive; walks through leaf litter foraging for invertebrates and small vertebrates.