African Crake vs Rufous-sided Crake
Crex egregia compared with Laterallus melanophaius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Rufous-sided Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Laterallus melanophaius |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 54.1 g (1.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Rufous-sided 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.
Rufous-sided Crake
Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is a small 15–17 cm crake of South American grasslands and marshes, from Colombia south to Argentina. Olive-brown above; grey breast; bold chestnut-rufous flanks. Inhabits wet grasslands, rice paddies, and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks through dense grass. Common across much of its range.