Madagascar Flufftail
Sarothrura insularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sarothrura-insularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Flufftail (Sarothrura insularis) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14 cm and a weight of 27.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Madagascar Flufftail (Sarothrura insularis), 15 cm. Brown above; white-spotted and streaked underparts. Endemic to Madagascar, inhabiting dense undergrowth of eastern rainforest and mid-altitude scrub. Omnivore. Least Concern; still relatively common in eastern forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Poids | 27,833333333333332 g | 0.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Espèces | Sarothrura insularis |
Distribution
Madagascar Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sarothruridae family