African Crake vs Madagascar Rail
Crex egregia compared with Rallus madagascariensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Madagascar Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Rallus madagascariensis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 21.2 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 128.0 g (4.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Vulnerable
Madagascar 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.
Madagascar Rail
Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis), 25 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; grey-blue underparts. Endemic to freshwater marshes and wetlands of Madagascar. Omnivore. Vulnerable; freshwater wetlands in Madagascar are heavily degraded by agriculture and human settlement.