Andaman Crake
Rallina canningi
The Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) is a rare rails, gallinules, and coot found only in India, weighing about 120 g. The Andaman crake is a bird species in the family Rallidae.
About the Andaman Crake
The Andaman crake is a bird species in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands of the eastern Indian Ocean.
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How to identify it
This is the largest Rallina, measuring about 34 cm in length. It has a glossy chestnut plumage, extensive bold barring on underparts, unbarred undertail-coverts, relatively bright apple-green bill and relatively long and fluffy tail; legs and feet are olive-green. It also has pale barring on wings confined to outer primaries and greater and medium coverts. Juveniles are duller and less prominently barred. Other similar looking crakes include other Rallina and ruddy-breasted crake Porzana fusca. They are smaller and do not have green bill and legs.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Andaman Crake?
- This is the largest Rallina, measuring about 34 cm in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Andaman Crake?
- The Andaman Crake is a medium sized bird weighing about 120 g.
- Where can you see an Andaman Crake?
- The Andaman Crake is endemic to India, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Andaman Crake?
- The Andaman Crake is most easily confused with the Red-legged Crake, the Red-necked Crake and the Slaty-legged Crake.
- Is the Andaman Crake endangered?
- The Andaman Crake is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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