African Crake vs Ruddy Crake
Crex egregia compared with Laterallus ruber
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Ruddy Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Laterallus ruber |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 45.2 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Ruddy 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.
Ruddy Crake
Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) is a small 14–16 cm, richly colored crake of Central America. Bright chestnut-rufous body; grey head; greenish bill. Inhabits wet grassy marshes, rice paddies, and flooded fields from Mexico to Costa Rica. Secretive but often calls at dusk; its purring trill is a distinctive wetland sound.