Buff-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura elegans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sarothrura-elegans"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17 cm and a weight of 49.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 17,0 cm | 6.7 in |
| Gewicht | 49,5 g | 1.75 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
Gelegegröße
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Arten | Sarothrura elegans |
Distribution
Buff-spotted Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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