African Crake vs Red-and-white Crake
Crex egregia compared with Laterallus leucopyrrhus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Red-and-white Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Laterallus leucopyrrhus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 43.0 g (1.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Red-and-white 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.
Red-and-white Crake
Red-and-white Crake (Laterallus leucopyrrhus) is a small 15–17 cm crake of south-eastern South America. Bright chestnut-red above; white below with black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits dense grassy marshes, reed beds, and wet grasslands in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Skulks in dense cover; detected by sharp calls.