Streaky-breasted Flufftail vs Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Sarothrura boehmi compared with Sarothrura lugens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Streaky-breasted Flufftail | Chestnut-headed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura boehmi | Sarothrura lugens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 32.25 g (1.14 oz) | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Streaky-breasted Flufftail only
Chestnut-headed Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Streaky-breasted Flufftail
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Flufftail
About These Birds
Streaky-breasted Flufftail
Streaky-breasted Flufftail (Sarothrura boehmi), 14 cm. Small rail with streaky brown-and-buff plumage; male has a rufous crown. Found in seasonally flooded grassland and swamps of the Congo Basin and East Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known due to cryptic habits.
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.