Striped Flufftail vs Red-chested Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis compared with Sarothrura rufa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flufftail | Red-chested Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura affinis | Sarothrura rufa |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 37.0 g (1.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Striped Flufftail only
None
Red-chested Flufftail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Flufftail
Least Concern
Red-chested 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.
Red-chested Flufftail
Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa), 14 cm. Male has a chestnut head and breast with black-and-white streaked body; female brown. Found in wet grassland and rank vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common across its African range.