Striped Flufftail vs Buff-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis compared with Sarothrura elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flufftail | Buff-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura affinis | Sarothrura elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Striped Flufftail only
Buff-spotted Flufftail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Flufftail
Least Concern
Buff-spotted 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.
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.