African Rail vs Plain-flanked Rail
Rallus caerulescens compared with Rallus wetmorei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Rail | Plain-flanked Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallus caerulescens | Rallus wetmorei |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) | 217.5 g (7.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Rail
Endangered
Plain-flanked Rail
About These Birds
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.
Plain-flanked Rail
Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei), 35 cm. Brown with unbarred buff-grey flanks; long curved bill. Restricted to mangroves of the Caribbean coast of Venezuela. Omnivore. Endangered; tiny range with severe mangrove loss due to coastal development.