Chestnut-headed Flufftail vs Slender-billed Flufftail
Sarothrura lugens compared with Sarothrura watersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-headed Flufftail | Slender-billed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura lugens | Sarothrura watersi |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.3 cm (5.6 in) | 13.9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 30.8 g (1.09 oz) | 26.5 g (0.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Near Threatened
Slender-billed 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.
Slender-billed Flufftail
Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi), 14 cm. Very poorly known; brown with a thin bill adapted for probing. Endemic to eastern Madagascar, recorded from a handful of wetland localities. Omnivore. Endangered; extremely rarely recorded; habitat loss continues.