Andaman Crake
NameAndaman Crake
Common NameAndaman Crake
Scientific NameRallina canningi
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and upperparts are a uniform rich rufous-brown. The breast is also rufous-brown, transitioning sharply to striking black and white barring on the flanks and belly. The undertail coverts are rufous. The eye is reddish, and the bill is a prominent pale greenish-yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a series of deep, guttural grunts and croaks, often given at night or dusk. It can also produce a distinctive 'krek-krek' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andaman Islands, India, where it is found in dense evergreen and deciduous forests, often near swamps, streams, and paddy fields.
Identifying Featuresrich rufous-brown plumage, striking black and white barred flanks, pale greenish-yellow bill, red eye, shy and elusive nature
Description
The Andaman Crake is a medium-sized, shy crake characterized by its rich rufous-brown plumage and distinctive black and white barred flanks. It possesses a pale greenish-yellow bill and reddish eyes, typically inhabiting dense undergrowth near water sources.
