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Red-chested Flufftail
Sarothrura rufa
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Least Concern
Envergadura
15,4 cm
Peso
37,0 g
Família
Sarothruridae
Ordem
Gruiformes
Sobre
Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa), 14 cm. Male has a chestnut head and breast with black-and-white streaked body; female brown. Found in wet grassland and rank vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common across its African range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 15,4 cm | 6.1 in |
| Peso | 37,0 g | 1.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP,DM. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 2-3 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Espécies | Sarothrura rufa |
Distribution
Red-chested Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Red-chested Flufftail endangered?
The Red-chested Flufftail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-chested Flufftail nest?
Nest type: CP,DM. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 2-3 days.
How big is the Red-chested Flufftail?
The Red-chested Flufftail has a wingspan of 15.4 cm, weight of 37.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-chested Flufftail belong to?
The Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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