African Crake vs Mangrove Rail
Crex egregia compared with Rallus longirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Mangrove Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Rallus longirostris |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 288.8333333333333 g (10.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Mangrove Rail
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.
Mangrove Rail
Mangrove Rail (Rallus longirostris), 35 cm. Long curved bill; brown above; rufous-buff breast; barred flanks. Found in mangroves and tidal mudflats from the Caribbean coast south to northeastern Brazil. Omnivore: crabs and mudflat invertebrates. Least Concern.