Striped Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis
The Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) is a legendary flufftail found in 7 countries, weighing about 28 g. The striped flufftail is a species of bird in the flufftail family Sarothruridae.
About the Striped Flufftail
The striped flufftail is a species of bird in the flufftail family Sarothruridae. It is also known as the red-tailed flufftail. The species is closely related to the Madagascar flufftail. The species has a disjunct distribution across the Afromontane of southeastern Africa, with two subspecies. The nominate subspecies S. a. affinis is found in eastern South Africa and Eswatini. S. a. antonii, named for German ornithologist Anton Reichenow, is found in eastern Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Malawi, southern Tanzania, Kenya and the south of South Sudan.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Tanzania.
When to see it
The Striped Flufftail can be seen all year round, with peak activity in December. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Striped Flufftail look like?
- The striped flufftail is a species of bird in the flufftail family Sarothruridae.
- How big is a Striped Flufftail?
- The Striped Flufftail is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Striped Flufftail?
- The Striped Flufftail occurs in 7 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Eswatini and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to a Striped Flufftail?
- The Striped Flufftail is most easily confused with the Streaky-breasted Flufftail, the Slender-billed Flufftail and the Chestnut-headed Flufftail.
- Is the Striped Flufftail endangered?
- The Striped Flufftail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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