Corncrake

Corncrake
Corncrake
Corncrake
Recordings 

Observations, notes, photos

One more photo of the same 2011 Corncrake

Aris Vidalis
01/09/2013 - 03:58

We saw this Corncrake on Qaru Island the 27th June 2011. Obviously traveling across the continents is not an easy task if you have to rely on your own wings!

Aris Vidalis
01/09/2013 - 03:31

One more photo of the same Corncrake

Aris Vidalis
01/09/2013 - 03:30
Scientific Name 
Crex crex
Arabic Name 
مرعة البر
Kuwaiti name 
مريعي
Family 
Rails - Crakes - Coots
Width 
53.0 cm
Length 
30.0 cm
Least Concern
Similar species 
Common Quail

In Kuwait

Winter
Migrant
Frequent
Non-breeder

Information

Uncommon passage migrant and rare winter visitor. The only Crake in our region that does not normally require wetlands on passage. Often it is flushed from cover and in flight one may notice its long dangling legs.
Where in Kuwait 
It is widespread but secretive and uncommon in Kuwait and is rarely seen.
In the world 
It breeds in Europe and central Asia, as far east as western China, and is considered a long-distant migrant that winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
Local threats 
Indiscriminate shooting and loss of suitable habitat.