African Crake vs Auckland Island Rail
Crex egregia compared with Lewinia muelleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Auckland Island Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Lewinia muelleri |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 78.75 g (2.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Vulnerable
Auckland Island 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.
Auckland Island Rail
Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.