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White-winged Flufftail

Sarothrura ayresi

Critically Endangered
Envergure
14,6 cm
Poids
31,8 g
Famille
Sarothruridae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.6 cm and a weight of 31.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi), 14 cm. Very rare; male dark with conspicuous white wing patches visible in flight. Breeds in high-altitude Afro-alpine marshes of Ethiopia; non-breeding range in South Africa. Omnivore. Critically Endangered; fewer than 250 mature individuals.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Poids 31,8 g 1.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

White-winged Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the White-winged Flufftail endangered?
The White-winged Flufftail has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the White-winged Flufftail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the White-winged Flufftail?
The White-winged Flufftail has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 31.8 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Flufftail belong to?
The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.

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