Chestnut Forest Rail vs Buff-spotted Flufftail
Rallicula rubra compared with Sarothrura elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut Forest Rail | Buff-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula rubra | Sarothrura elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 76.625 g (2.70 oz) | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut Forest Rail
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
About These Birds
Chestnut Forest Rail
Chestnut Forest Rail (Rallicula rubra), 20 cm. Entirely warm chestnut-rufous; short tail and red bill. Endemic to New Guinea (mountains above 1,200 m). Inhabits dense undergrowth of montane forest. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in suitable montane habitat.
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.