Madagascar Forest Rail vs Buff-spotted Flufftail
Mentocrex kioloides compared with Sarothrura elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Forest Rail | Buff-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mentocrex kioloides | Sarothrura elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 226.0 g (7.97 oz) | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Forest Rail
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
About These Birds
Madagascar Forest Rail
Madagascar Forest Rail (Mentocrex kioloides), 22 cm. Small; chestnut-brown above, grey below with a red bill. Endemic to eastern Madagascar primary rainforest. Omnivore: invertebrates and plant material in dense undergrowth. Least Concern; still relatively common in intact eastern humid forest.
Buff-spotted Flufftail
Buff-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans), 14 cm. Male dark with buff spots on breast and wings; female brown. Inhabits dense undergrowth of Afromontane and lowland forest across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; fairly widespread but rarely seen.