African Crake vs Tasmanian Native-hen
Crex egregia compared with Tribonyx mortierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Crake | Tasmanian Native-hen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crex egregia | Tribonyx mortierii |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 37.1 cm (14.6 in) |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g (4.26 oz) | 1292.5 g (45.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-9 | 5-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Crake
Least Concern
Tasmanian Native-hen
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.
Tasmanian Native-hen
Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is a 43–51 cm large flightless rail endemic to Tasmania. Dark olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright tail. Inhabits grasslands, farmland, and wetland margins. Social; defends territories in small family groups. Grazes mainly on grass and herbs. Vulnerable to predation by introduced foxes.