Mayr's Forest Rail vs Buff-spotted Flufftail
Rallicula mayri compared with Sarothrura elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mayr's Forest Rail | Buff-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula mayri | Sarothrura elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 123.5 g (4.36 oz) | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mayr's Forest Rail
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
About These Birds
Mayr's Forest Rail
Mayr's Forest Rail (Rallicula mayri), 19 cm. Similar to other Rallicula; dark chestnut with faint spotting. Endemic to the central highlands of New Guinea at elevations above 1,800 m. Inhabits dense montane undergrowth. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly studied.
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.