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Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Sarothrura lugens
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
14,3 cm
Gewicht
30,8 g
Familie
Sarothruridae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,3 cm | 5.6 in |
| Gewicht | 30,8 g | 1.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Arten | Sarothrura lugens |
Distribution
Chestnut-headed Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Chestnut-headed Flufftail endangered?
The Chestnut-headed Flufftail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Chestnut-headed Flufftail?
The Chestnut-headed Flufftail has a wingspan of 14.3 cm, weight of 30.8 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-headed Flufftail belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Flufftail (Sarothrura lugens) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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