Red-legged Crake
NameRed-legged Crake
Common NameRed-legged Crake
Scientific NameRallina fasciata
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and breast are a rich rufous-chestnut. The back and wings are dark olive-brown, often with distinctive white spots on the wing coverts. The flanks and belly are boldly barred with black and white, while the undertail coverts are rufous. The iris is bright red, the bill is dark grey, and the legs and feet are a vibrant red.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, repeated 'kek' or 'krek' notes that often accelerate into a trill. It also produces a 'krr-krr-krr' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, its range extends from parts of India and Bangladesh through Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), Brunei, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresbright red legs, bright red eyes, rufous head, neck, and breast, dark olive-brown back with white spots on wings, bold black and white barring on flanks
Description
The Red-legged Crake is a secretive, medium-sized rail found in dense undergrowth near water. It is characterized by its striking rufous plumage, bright red eyes, and vivid red legs, often seen foraging on the forest floor.
