White-throated Crake vs Kosrae Crake
Laterallus albigularis compared with Zapornia monasa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-throated Crake | Kosrae Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laterallus albigularis | Zapornia monasa |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 47.5 g (1.68 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-throated Crake
Extinct
Kosrae Crake
About These Birds
White-throated Crake
White-throated Crake (Laterallus albigularis) is a small 15–16 cm crake of Central America and north-western South America. Chestnut-brown above; white throat contrasts with rufous breast; barred flanks; greenish bill. Inhabits dense wet grasslands, marsh edges, and flooded areas from Honduras to Ecuador. Secretive; walks through dense cover.
Kosrae Crake
Kosrae Crake (Zapornia monasa) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Kosrae in the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Known from bones and a single 19th-century description. Dark plumage, reduced wings. Extirpated following Polynesian and later European settlement; likely lost to introduced rats and cats.