About the Corn Crake
The Corn Crake (Crex crex) is a species of bird in the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code corcra when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Crex crex |
| Species Codes | corcra, CORC, COCR, CORN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Corn Crake belong to?
The Corn Crake (Crex crex) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Corn Crake?
The Corn Crake is a member of the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Corn Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Corn Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code corcra, or on iNaturalist.