Striped Flufftail vs White-winged Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis compared with Sarothrura ayresi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flufftail | White-winged Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura affinis | Sarothrura ayresi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 31.8 g (1.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Striped Flufftail only
White-winged Flufftail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Flufftail
Critically Endangered
White-winged Flufftail
About These Birds
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.
White-winged Flufftail
White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi), 14 cm. Very rare; male dark with conspicuous white wing patches visible in flight. Breeds in high-altitude Afro-alpine marshes of Ethiopia; non-breeding range in South Africa. Omnivore. Critically Endangered; fewer than 250 mature individuals.