African Crake
Crecopsis egregia
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Least ConcernCommon
birds • Rallidae
African Crake.
A
Crecopsis egregia
Category
birds
Family
Rallidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 119 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african crake in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 40%, water-surface foraging 30%, understorey foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%; seeds 20%; other plant material 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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