Chestnut-headed Flufftail vs Red-chested Flufftail
Sarothrura lugens compared with Sarothrura rufa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-headed Flufftail | Red-chested Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura lugens | Sarothrura rufa |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) | 37.0 g (1.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Chestnut-headed Flufftail only
None
Red-chested Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Least Concern
Red-chested Flufftail
About These Birds
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.
Red-chested Flufftail
Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa), 14 cm. Male has a chestnut head and breast with black-and-white streaked body; female brown. Found in wet grassland and rank vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common across its African range.