Buff-spotted Flufftail vs Red-chested Flufftail
Sarothrura elegans compared with Sarothrura rufa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-spotted Flufftail | Red-chested Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura elegans | Sarothrura rufa |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) | 37.0 g (1.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Buff-spotted Flufftail only
None
Red-chested Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
Least Concern
Red-chested Flufftail
About These Birds
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.
Red-chested Flufftail
Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa), 14 cm. Male has a chestnut head and breast with black-and-white streaked body; female brown. Found in wet grassland and rank vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common across its African range.