Mayr's Forest Rail vs White-spotted Flufftail
Rallicula mayri compared with Sarothrura pulchra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mayr's Forest Rail | White-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula mayri | Sarothrura pulchra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 123.5 g (4.36 oz) | 45.300000000000004 g (1.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mayr's Forest Rail
Least Concern
White-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.
White-spotted Flufftail
White-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura pulchra), 15 cm. Small African rail; male rufous with white spots on wings and flanks, female brown. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland and montane forest across central and western Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread but secretive.