Brown Crake

Zapornia akool

The brown crake, or brown bush-hen, is a waterbird in the rail and crake family (Rallidae) found in South Asia. The species name, akool, is of uncertain origin. It may come from Hindu mythology, or it may be a derivation of the Sinhalese word kukkula, which is used for both moorhen and watercock.

Scientific name

Zapornia akool

Family

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

IUCN status

LC