White-winged Flufftail
Sarothrura ayresi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sarothrura-ayresi"></birdfyi-bird>The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.6 cm and a weight of 31.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi), 14 cm. Very rare; male dark with conspicuous white wing patches visible in flight. Breeds in high-altitude Afro-alpine marshes of Ethiopia; non-breeding range in South Africa. Omnivore. Critically Endangered; fewer than 250 mature individuals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 31.8 g | 1.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Species | Sarothrura ayresi |
Distribution
White-winged Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sarothruridae family