Corncrake vs European Water Rail
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size

Corncrake
0.3 m
Human
1.75 m

European Water Rail
0.28 m
| Corncrake | European Water Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.135β0.21 kg | 95β165 g |
| Length | 27β30 cm | 23β28 cm |
| Wingspan | 46β53 cm | 38β45 cm |
| Lifespan | 2β7 yrs | 3β5 yrs |
| Incubation | 17 days | 20 days |
| Offspring | 6β14 | 6β11 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Migratory | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Grassland, Farmland, Wetland, meadow | Wetland, River, Lake, Farmland, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |