Black Crake
Amaurornis flavirostra
| Size: | Up to 23 cms long |
| Habitat: | Fresh water marshes |
| Feeding: | Fish, frogs, invertebrates and seeds |
The Black Crake is a water bird that is predominantly black but with a yellow beak, red eyes and red legs and feet. The male is slightly larger than the female.
This bird is very aggressive during the breeding season.
This photo was taken in the Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
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