White-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura pulchra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusSarothrura (Flufftails)
- SpeciesSarothrura pulchra (White-spotted Flufftail)
About the White-spotted Flufftail
The white-spotted flufftail (Sarothrura pulchra), also known as the white-spotted crake, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It has a widespread range of presence across the African tropical rainforest. The subspecies vary slightly in size, S. p. zenkeri and S. p. centralis are the smallest.
S. p. pulchra S. p. zenkeri S. p. centralis S. p. batesi (sometimes considered synonymous with S. p. zenkeri or S. p. centralis) This bird is 16–17 cm (6.3–6.7 in) in length and weighs about 45 grams on average. The tail is short and despite the name, it is not fluffy. The male is red on its head, neck, breast, and tail coverts, and it black with spotted white on the rest of its body. The female's head, neck and breast are similar and its body is black to dark brownish.
This species is normally sedentary but there is some evidence for local movement in Sierra Leone and Ghana. The white-spotted flufftail feeds on various invertebrates. They are exclusively diurnal, and are active throughout the day but less active in the middle of the day.
The white-spotted flufftail is monogamous and territorial, and forms strong pair bonds. Their... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-spotted Flufftail in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Amaurornis flavirostra
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Common Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
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Porphyrio porphyrio
Red-knobbed Coot
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African Rail
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Lesser Moorhen
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Grey Crowned Crane
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African Finfoot
Podica senegalensis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 7 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-spotted Flufftail in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-spotted Flufftail sighting in Queen Elizabeth National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-spotted Flufftail in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for White-spotted Flufftail in Queen Elizabeth National Park in our monthly data.