Buff-spotted Flufftail vs Slender-billed Flufftail
Sarothrura elegans compared with Sarothrura watersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-spotted Flufftail | Slender-billed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura elegans | Sarothrura watersi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) | 26.5 g (0.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
Near Threatened
Slender-billed 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.
Slender-billed Flufftail
Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi), 14 cm. Very poorly known; brown with a thin bill adapted for probing. Endemic to eastern Madagascar, recorded from a handful of wetland localities. Omnivore. Endangered; extremely rarely recorded; habitat loss continues.