Slender-billed Flufftail
Sarothrura watersi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sarothrura-watersi"></birdfyi-bird>The Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.9 cm and a weight of 26.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi), 14 cm. Very poorly known; brown with a thin bill adapted for probing. Endemic to eastern Madagascar, recorded from a handful of wetland localities. Omnivore. Endangered; extremely rarely recorded; habitat loss continues.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 26.5 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Species | Sarothrura watersi |
Distribution
Slender-billed Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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