African Crake vs Lord Howe Woodhen
Crex egregia compared with Hypotaenidia sylvestris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Lord Howe Woodhen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Hypotaenidia sylvestris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 533.75 g (18.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Endangered
Lord Howe Woodhen
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.
Lord Howe Woodhen
Lord Howe Woodhen (Hypotaenidia sylvestris), 38 cm. Brown; flightless; endemic to Lord Howe Island (Australia). Inhabits subtropical rainforest. Omnivore: invertebrates, berries and lizards. Near Threatened; recovered from 20 individuals in 1980 to 200+ through eradication of feral pigs.