White-browed Crake
NameWhite-browed Crake
Common NameWhite-browed Crake
Scientific NamePoliolimnas cinereus
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe head and underparts are pale grey, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium extending from the bill to behind the red eye. The back and wings are olive-brown to rufous-brown, with darker primary feathers. The undertail coverts are rufous, and the bill is bicolored, yellow with a reddish base. Legs and feet are yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, clicking notes that often accelerate into a trill or rattle. It also produces soft grunts and chirps.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, and northern Australia, extending to various Pacific islands.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Grey head and underparts, Olive-brown back, Red eye, Bicolored bill (yellow with red base), Small size
Description
The White-browed Crake is a small, shy waterbird characterized by its distinctive white supercilium and grey head. It typically forages in shallow water and dense wetland vegetation, often flicking its tail as it moves.
