Red-necked Crake
NameRed-necked Crake
Common NameRed-necked Crake
Scientific NameRallina tricolor
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive rufous-chestnut head, neck, and upper breast. The back, wings, and tail are dark olive-brown to slate-grey. The lower breast and belly are white with prominent black barring. The bill is bright green, the eyes are red, and the legs and feet are yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, clicking or 'kek-kek-kek' notes, often accelerating into a trill. It also produces a distinctive 'krr-krr-krr' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and parts of northern Australia (Cape York Peninsula). It also occurs on some islands in eastern Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut head and neck, Dark olive-brown upperparts, White belly with black barring, Bright green bill, Red eyes, Yellowish-green legs
Description
The Red-necked Crake is a secretive, medium-sized rail found in dense tropical forests and wetlands. It typically forages on the ground near water, often in thick undergrowth, searching for invertebrates and seeds. Its striking rufous head and neck contrast with its dark body.
