African Crake vs Australasian Swamphen
Crex egregia compared with Porphyrio melanotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Australasian Swamphen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Porphyrio melanotus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 1006.5 g (35.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Not Evaluated
Australasian Swamphen
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.
Australasian Swamphen
Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a 44–50 cm large gallinule of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands. Deep blue-purple with greenish-black back and upper wings; massive red bill and frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes, lake margins, and grassy areas near water.