Chestnut Forest Rail vs Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Rallicula rubra compared with Sarothrura lugens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut Forest Rail | Chestnut-headed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rallicula rubra | Sarothrura lugens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 76.625 g (2.70 oz) | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut Forest Rail
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed 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.
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.