What is another word for crakes?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈe͡ɪks] (IPA) 
The word "crakes" can have several synonyms, depending on the context in which it's used. Some possible synonyms include rails, marsh birds, water birds, and shorebirds. In birdwatching circles, "crakes" typically refers to a subfamily of birds known for their elusive and skulking behavior, which includes species like the spotted crake and the little crake. Other bird species that could be considered synonymous with crakes include coots, moorhens, and gallinules. Beyond birdwatching, the word "crakes" may also be used as a verb meaning to make a sharp, cracking sound, in which case synonyms might include crackle, snap, or pop.
