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Monday, 23 June 2014

African Crake

African crake running to right in dry grassland
The African Crake  is a smallish crake, 20–23 cm (7.8–9.1 in) long with a 40–42 cm (15.7–16.5 in) wingspan. The African crake occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal east to Kenya. The African crake feeds on earthwormstermitesantsbeetles and grasshoppers, small frogs,  fish, green shoots, leaves and other seeds. Predators include the Eagles, wild cats and hawks  The African crake is active during the day,light rain, or after heavier rain.

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