Colombian Crake vs African Rail
Neocrex colombiana compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Colombian Crake | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neocrex colombiana | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm (7.6 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 58.3 g (2.06 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Data Deficient
Colombian Crake
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Colombian Crake
Colombian Crake (Neocrex colombiana), 18 cm. Brown above, grey below with barred flanks; red eye and bill. Found in wet grassland and marshes of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and northwestern Brazil. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but not uncommon in suitable habitat.
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.