Striped Flufftail
Sarothrura affinis
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Sarothruridae
Striped Flufftail.
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Sarothrura affinis
Category
birds
Family
Sarothruridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 27.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding striped flufftail in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 60%, understorey foraging 30%, water-surface foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; seeds 20%; other plant material 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
ZimbabweSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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