Chestnut-headed Flufftail vs White-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura lugens compared with Sarothrura pulchra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-headed Flufftail | White-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura lugens | Sarothrura pulchra |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) | 45.300000000000004 g (1.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Least Concern
White-spotted 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.
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.