Buff-spotted Flufftail vs White-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura elegans compared with Sarothrura pulchra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-spotted Flufftail | White-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura elegans | Sarothrura pulchra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) | 45.300000000000004 g (1.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
Least Concern
White-spotted 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.
White-spotted Flufftail
White-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura pulchra), 15 cm. Small African rail; male rufous with white spots on wings and flanks, female brown. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland and montane forest across central and western Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread but secretive.