Black Crake
NameBlack Crake
Common NameBlack Crake
Scientific NameAmaurornis flavirostra
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsEntirely sooty-black plumage, often with a slight brownish wash on the back and wings. It has a bright yellow bill, intense red eyes, and long, vivid coral-red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of clicks, grunts, trills, and a distinctive, often repeated 'krrrok' or 'krrra-krrra' call, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting suitable freshwater wetland habitats.
Identifying Featuressooty-black plumage, bright yellow bill, red eyes, bright red legs and feet, wetland habitat
Description
The Black Crake is a small, dark waterbird characterized by its sooty-black plumage, bright yellow bill, and striking red eyes and legs. It is a shy species, typically found foraging in dense wetland vegetation.
