White-winged Flufftail vs Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Sarothrura ayresi compared with Sarothrura lugens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-winged Flufftail | Chestnut-headed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura ayresi | Sarothrura lugens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 31.8 g (1.12 oz) | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-winged Flufftail only
Chestnut-headed Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
White-winged Flufftail
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed 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.
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.