Red-necked Crake vs African Rail
Rallina tricolor compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-necked Crake | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallina tricolor | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 184.66666666666666 g (6.51 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-necked Crake
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Red-necked Crake
Red-necked Crake (Rallina tricolor) is a 27–30 cm crake of lowland New Guinea and north-eastern Australia. Bright rufous-chestnut head and neck; dark olive-brown back; white-barred black lower breast and belly. Inhabits rainforest undergrowth near streams and dense forest wetlands. Summer visitor to Cape York, Australia. Secretive; calls at night.
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.