Black Crake
Zapornia flavirostra
Least ConcernAves · Gruiformes · Rallidae
About
The black crake is a waterbird in the rail and crake family, Rallidae. It breeds in most of sub-Saharan Africa except in very arid areas. It undertakes some seasonal movements in those parts of its range which are subject to drought. No subspecies have been described. It appears that the oldest available name for this species is actually Rallus niger J. F. Gmelin, 1788, but Swainson believed that the earlier name was unidentifiable, and his own has since become well embedded in the literature.
Fun Fact
The nest is also sometimes constructed up to 3 m (9.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats a wide range of invertebrates, small fish, frogs and seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance