White-winged Flufftail
Sarothrura ayresi
White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) — Cranes & Rails of Africa.
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The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) is a member of the Sarothruridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 31.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Sarothruridae Flufftails & Forest Rails
- Genus Sarothrura
- Species ayresi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 31.8 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Sarothruridae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-winged Flufftail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The White-winged Flufftail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) belongs to the Sarothruridae family of the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and e South Africa.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 31.8 g, with a wing length of about 7.3 cm and a tail of around 3.6 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2,995 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-winged Flufftail?
The White-winged Flufftail is a small bird that weighs around 31.8 g.
Where does the White-winged Flufftail live?
The White-winged Flufftail is found across Africa with a range covering AF Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and e South Africa, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the White-winged Flufftail belong to?
The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) belongs to the Sarothruridae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the White-winged Flufftail eat?
The White-winged Flufftail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-winged Flufftail migrate?
The White-winged Flufftail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-winged Flufftail endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the White-winged Flufftail's range?
The White-winged Flufftail has a mapped global range of about 2,995 km².
Conservation
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