Corncrake (Crex crex) in Scandinavia

The Corncrake (Crex crex) is a rails and crake found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A secretive marsh bird more often heard than seen. It typically occurs in dense wetland vegetation.

In the Nordic countries the Corncrake is best described as a summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Corncrake

  • Corncrake – song & calls
  • Corncrake – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Crex crex
  • Family: Rails and crakes
  • Habitat: Dense wetland vegetation
  • Status in the Nordics: Summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

More rails and crakes

  • Common Moorhen
  • Eurasian Coot
  • Water Rail
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