White-winged Flufftail vs Buff-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura ayresi compared with Sarothrura elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-winged Flufftail | Buff-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura ayresi | Sarothrura elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 31.8 g (1.12 oz) | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-winged Flufftail only
Buff-spotted Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
White-winged Flufftail
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
About These Birds
White-winged Flufftail
White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi), 14 cm. Very rare; male dark with conspicuous white wing patches visible in flight. Breeds in high-altitude Afro-alpine marshes of Ethiopia; non-breeding range in South Africa. Omnivore. Critically Endangered; fewer than 250 mature individuals.
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.