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Striped Flufftail

Sarothrura affinis

Least Concern
Envergure
13,4 cm
Poids
27,5 g
Famille
Sarothruridae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 27.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergure 13,4 cm 5.3 in
Poids 27,5 g 0.97 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 1 days.

Taille de la couvée

4-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Sarothruridae
Genus Sarothrura
Espèces Sarothrura affinis

Distribution

Striped Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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