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White-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura pulchra
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Least Concern
Envergadura
16,1 cm
Peso
45,300000000000004 g
Familia
Sarothruridae
Orden
Gruiformes
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White-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura pulchra), 15 cm. Small African rail; male rufous with white spots on wings and flanks, female brown. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland and montane forest across central and western Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread but secretive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,1 cm | 6.3 in |
| Peso | 45,300000000000004 g | 1.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Especies | Sarothrura pulchra |
Distribution
White-spotted Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the White-spotted Flufftail endangered?
The White-spotted Flufftail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-spotted Flufftail nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
How big is the White-spotted Flufftail?
The White-spotted Flufftail has a wingspan of 16.1 cm, weight of 45.300000000000004 g.
What order and family does the White-spotted Flufftail belong to?
The White-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura pulchra) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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