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Striped Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
13,4 cm
Peso
27,5 g
Familia
Sarothruridae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis), 14 cm. Brown above with white streaks below; secretive grassland rail of montane Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. Inhabits rank grass and bracken on highland slopes. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread in suitable montane grassland.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Peso | 27,5 g | 0.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 1 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Especies | Sarothrura affinis |
Distribution
Striped Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Striped Flufftail endangered?
The Striped Flufftail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Striped Flufftail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 1 days.
How big is the Striped Flufftail?
The Striped Flufftail has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 27.5 g.
What order and family does the Striped Flufftail belong to?
The Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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