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Buff-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura elegans
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
17,0 cm
Khối Lượng
49,5 g
Họ
Sarothruridae
Bộ
Gruiformes
Giới Thiệu
Buff-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans), 14 cm. Male dark with buff spots on breast and wings; female brown. Inhabits dense undergrowth of Afromontane and lowland forest across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; fairly widespread but rarely seen.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 17,0 cm | 6.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 49,5 g | 1.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
Số Trứng
3-5
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Loài | Sarothrura elegans |
Distribution
Buff-spotted Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Buff-spotted Flufftail endangered?
The Buff-spotted Flufftail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buff-spotted Flufftail nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
How big is the Buff-spotted Flufftail?
The Buff-spotted Flufftail has a wingspan of 17.0 cm, weight of 49.5 g.
What order and family does the Buff-spotted Flufftail belong to?
The Buff-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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