Striped Flufftail vs Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis compared with Sarothrura lugens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flufftail | Chestnut-headed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura affinis | Sarothrura lugens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Striped Flufftail only
Chestnut-headed Flufftail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Flufftail
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed 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.
Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Chestnut-headed Flufftail (Sarothrura lugens), 14 cm. Male has a bright chestnut head and neck; dark brown body with white streaks. Inhabits high-altitude grassland and montane forest edges from Cameroon to Ethiopia. Omnivore. Least Concern; uncommon but widespread at elevation.