African Crake
Crecopsis egregia
Data DeficientAves · Gruiformes · Rallidae
About
The African crake is a small- to medium-size ground-living bird in the rail family, found in most of central to southern Africa. It is seasonally common in most of its range other than the rainforests and areas that have low annual rainfall. This crake is a partial migrant, moving away from the equator as soon as the rains provide sufficient grass cover to allow it to breed elsewhere. There have been a few records of vagrant birds reaching Atlantic islands. This species nests in a wide variety of grassland types, and agricultural land with tall crops may also be used.
Fun Fact
It is seasonally common in most of its range other than the rainforests and areas that have low annual rainfall.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occur in KwaZulu-Natal and the former Transvaal Province, and much good habitat is protected in the Kruger National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Diet
Feeds on invertebrates including earthworms, gastropods, molluscs and the adults and larvae of insects, especially termites, ants, beetles and grasshoppers.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance