Forbes's Forest Rail vs Slender-billed Flufftail
Rallicula forbesi comparé à Sarothrura watersi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Forbes's Forest Rail | Slender-billed Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Rallicula forbesi | Sarothrura watersi |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,3 cm (8.4 in) | 13,9 cm (5.5 in) |
| Poids | 86,25 g (3.04 oz) | 26,5 g (0.93 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Forbes's Forest Rail
Near Threatened
Slender-billed Flufftail
About These Birds
Forbes's Forest Rail
Forbes's Forest Rail (Rallicula forbesi), 20 cm. Rich chestnut with white-spotted underparts; red bill. Endemic to higher mountains of New Guinea above 1,500 m. Inhabits moss-draped montane forest floor. Omnivore. Least Concern; difficult to observe but widespread.
Slender-billed Flufftail
Slender-billed Flufftail (Sarothrura watersi), 14 cm. Very poorly known; brown with a thin bill adapted for probing. Endemic to eastern Madagascar, recorded from a handful of wetland localities. Omnivore. Endangered; extremely rarely recorded; habitat loss continues.