White-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura pulchra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sarothrura-pulchra"></birdfyi-bird>The White-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura pulchra) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.1 cm and a weight of 45.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura pulchra), 15 cm. Small African rail; male rufous with white spots on wings and flanks, female brown. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland and montane forest across central and western Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread but secretive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 45.300000000000004 g | 1.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Species | Sarothrura pulchra |
Distribution
White-spotted Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sarothruridae family