African Crake vs Brown-banded Rail
Crex egregia compared with Lewinia mirifica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Brown-banded Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Lewinia mirifica |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 64.0 g (2.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Data Deficient
Brown-banded Rail
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.
Brown-banded Rail
Brown-banded Rail (Lewinia mirifica), 23 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; brown breast band and barred flanks. Endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Inhabits freshwater marshes and tall grass in lowland areas. Omnivore. Endangered; restricted range with severe wetland drainage.