Striped Flufftail vs White-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis compared with Sarothrura pulchra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flufftail | White-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura affinis | Sarothrura pulchra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 45.300000000000004 g (1.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Striped Flufftail only
White-spotted Flufftail only
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Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Flufftail
Least Concern
White-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.
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.