African Crake vs Grey-breasted Crake
Crex egregia compared with Laterallus exilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Grey-breasted Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Laterallus exilis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 33.875 g (1.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Grey-breasted Crake
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.
Grey-breasted Crake
Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) is a small 14–15 cm crake of Central and South America, from Nicaragua to Brazil. Dark brown above; pale grey breast; rufous face; black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits marshes, wet grassland, and flooded rice fields at low elevations. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.