African Crake vs Rufous-faced Crake
Crex egregia compared with Laterallus xenopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Rufous-faced Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Laterallus xenopterus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 59.75 g (2.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Vulnerable
Rufous-faced 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-faced Crake
Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) is a small 14–16 cm crake of central South America, found in Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia. Dark brown above; bright rufous face and breast with white-and-black barred flanks. Inhabits wet grasslands and marshes. Secretive and little-studied; detected primarily by call.