Red-legged Crake vs African Rail
Rallina fasciata compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Crake | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallina fasciata | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 88.4 g (3.12 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-legged Crake
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Red-legged Crake
Red-legged Crake (Rallina fasciata) is a 22–25 cm crake of South-East Asian lowland forests. Chestnut head; olive-brown back; white-barred underparts; bright red legs. Inhabits dense forest floor near streams, mangroves, and lowland swamp forest from Myanmar and Thailand east to the Philippines and Borneo. Partially migratory.
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.