Forbes's Forest Rail vs Buff-spotted Flufftail
Rallicula forbesi compared with Sarothrura elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Forbes's Forest Rail | Buff-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula forbesi | Sarothrura elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 86.25 g (3.04 oz) | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Forbes's Forest Rail
Least Concern
Buff-spotted 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.
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.