Red-chested Flufftail
Sarothrura rufa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sarothrura-rufa"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.4 cm and a weight of 37 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa), 14 cm. Male has a chestnut head and breast with black-and-white streaked body; female brown. Found in wet grassland and rank vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common across its African range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 15,4 cm | 6.1 in |
| Gewicht | 37,0 g | 1.31 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP,DM. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 2-3 days.
Gelegegröße
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Arten | Sarothrura rufa |
Distribution
Red-chested Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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