Slaty-legged Crake
NameSlaty-legged Crake
Common NameSlaty-legged Crake
Scientific NameRallina eurizonoides
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and breast are a rich rufous or reddish-brown. The upperparts, including the back and wings, are dark greyish-brown. The flanks and belly are distinctly barred with black and white stripes. The bill is pale greenish-blue with a darker culmen, and the legs are dark slaty-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, repeated 'kek' or 'krek' notes, which can accelerate into a trill. It also produces softer 'purr' or 'grrr' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across South and Southeast Asia, its range extends from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous head and breast, Dark grey upperparts, Bold black and white barring on flanks, Pale greenish-blue bill, Slaty-grey legs
Description
A small, secretive crake characterized by its rufous head and breast, contrasting with dark grey upperparts and boldly barred flanks. It typically forages on the forest floor, often near water, moving stealthily through dense vegetation.
