Chestnut-headed Crake vs Kosrae Crake
Rufirallus castaneiceps compared with Zapornia monasa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-headed Crake | Kosrae Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rufirallus castaneiceps | Zapornia monasa |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 126.0 g (4.44 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Crake
Extinct
Kosrae Crake
About These Birds
Chestnut-headed Crake
Chestnut-headed Crake (Rufirallus castaneiceps), 19 cm. Chestnut head and breast contrasting with brown back and barred flanks; short tail. Found in lowland forest undergrowth and dense vegetation of South America (Colombia to Bolivia). Omnivore. Least Concern.
Kosrae Crake
Kosrae Crake (Zapornia monasa) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Kosrae in the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Known from bones and a single 19th-century description. Dark plumage, reduced wings. Extirpated following Polynesian and later European settlement; likely lost to introduced rats and cats.