Buff-spotted Flufftail vs Madagascar Flufftail
Sarothrura elegans compared with Sarothrura insularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-spotted Flufftail | Madagascar Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura elegans | Sarothrura insularis |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) | 27.833333333333332 g (0.98 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Buff-spotted Flufftail only
None
Madagascar Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
Least Concern
Madagascar 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.
Madagascar Flufftail
Madagascar Flufftail (Sarothrura insularis), 15 cm. Brown above; white-spotted and streaked underparts. Endemic to Madagascar, inhabiting dense undergrowth of eastern rainforest and mid-altitude scrub. Omnivore. Least Concern; still relatively common in eastern forests.