Striped Flufftail vs Slender-billed Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis compared with Sarothrura watersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flufftail | Slender-billed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura affinis | Sarothrura watersi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 27.5 g (0.97 oz) | 26.5 g (0.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Striped Flufftail only
Slender-billed Flufftail only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Striped Flufftail
Near Threatened
Slender-billed 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.
Slender-billed Flufftail
Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi), 14 cm. Very poorly known; brown with a thin bill adapted for probing. Endemic to eastern Madagascar, recorded from a handful of wetland localities. Omnivore. Endangered; extremely rarely recorded; habitat loss continues.