African Crake vs Azure Gallinule
Crex egregia compared with Porphyrio flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Azure Gallinule |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Porphyrio flavirostris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 26.4 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 92.5 g (3.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Azure Gallinule
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.
Azure Gallinule
Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris) is a small 23–27 cm, pale gallinule of South America's Amazonian and Orinoco floodplains. Pale blue-grey plumage with white underparts, yellow-green bill, and pink legs. Inhabits floating grasses and water hyacinth mats in slow rivers and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks on floating vegetation.