Madagascar Flufftail vs Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Sarothrura insularis compared with Sarothrura lugens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Flufftail | Chestnut-headed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura insularis | Sarothrura lugens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 27.833333333333332 g (0.98 oz) | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Madagascar Flufftail only
Chestnut-headed Flufftail only
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Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Flufftail
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Flufftail
About These Birds
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.
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.