Lewin's Rail vs African Rail
Lewinia pectoralis compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lewin's Rail | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lewinia pectoralis | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lewin's Rail
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Lewin's Rail
Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis), 23 cm. Brown above; grey breast; barred white flanks; long red bill. Found in freshwater marshes and wet heathland of Australia, Java and adjacent islands. Omnivore. Least Concern; secretive but moderately common.
African Rail
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.