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CorncrakeRallidae crex crex 
HabitatSpends the northern winter in africa, migrating in summer to visit many parts of europe, particularly ireland and the baltic states.
DescriptionA cousin of the domestic chicken, they are an extremely shy and unobtrusive bird with a cleverly designed camouflage of dark brown stripes on a biscuit brown plumage. In their natural habitat of meadows and wetlands, they live quietly during the day, being rarely seen or heard.
Threats ToBecause of intensive farming practices in europe, the corncrake is now high on the list of europe's most endangered wildlife. During their migrations many local hunters and trappers in the north african countries restock their larders, thus causing further depletion in numbers of the already hard-pressed birds. |
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