Forbes's Forest Rail vs Striped Flufftail
Rallicula forbesi compared with Sarothrura affinis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Forbes's Forest Rail | Striped Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula forbesi | Sarothrura affinis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) |
| Weight | 86.25 g (3.04 oz) | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Forbes's Forest Rail only
None
Striped Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Forbes's Forest Rail
Least Concern
Striped Flufftail
About These Birds
Forbes's Forest Rail
Forbes's Forest Rail (Rallicula forbesi), 20 cm. Rich chestnut with white-spotted underparts; red bill. Endemic to higher mountains of New Guinea above 1,500 m. Inhabits moss-draped montane forest floor. Omnivore. Least Concern; difficult to observe but widespread.
Striped Flufftail
Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis), 14 cm. Brown above with white streaks below; secretive grassland rail of montane Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. Inhabits rank grass and bracken on highland slopes. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread in suitable montane grassland.