Buff-spotted Flufftail vs Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Sarothrura elegans compared with Sarothrura lugens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-spotted Flufftail | Chestnut-headed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura elegans | Sarothrura lugens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) |
| Weight | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed 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.
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.