Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 25,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status LC
Habitat destruction and degradation through forest clearance for settlements, cultivation, road construction, and other infrastructural projects, trapping, predation are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A throaty croaking 'kroop kroop'. Sharp 'chik' notes uttered when alarmed.
Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) [XC822158]
by Peter Boesman from Manipur Parvat National Park (aka Mt Harriet) - along road to summit, India (song)
Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) [XC496062]
by Somkiat Pakapinyo (Chai) from Chidiya Tapu, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Similar Rallina crakes and Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) are smaller and do not have green bill and legs.
References
See References.