Madagascar Flufftail
Sarothrura insularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusSarothrura (Flufftails)
- SpeciesSarothrura insularis (Madagascar Flufftail)
About the Madagascar Flufftail
The Madagascar flufftail (Sarothrura insularis) is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is endemic to Madagascar. The subspecies is Monotypic. Madagascar flufftails are found in Madagascar however, they are limited in the wet areas in the north and lacking from Lake Sahaka in the northeast.
Its natural habitat is subtropical, tropical moist lowland forests, shrubland, grassland, and artificial areas. This is where they find their food which consists of insects and seeds. Madagascar Flufftails have a stable population of around 6,700-67,000. The species does not meet the criteria for vulnerability, therefore, it is marked as Least Concern.
The Madagascar flufftail is small in size with a length of around 14cm and a weight of 30g. The head, neck, and breast of the adult male are chestnut rufous while the side of the head, the chin, and the throat are paler. Their back and stomach are black with stripes of white/yellow. The immature male is similar to the adult male except has a more dull color.
The females have a dull color. They have dark upper parts with chestnut streaks. The upper tail is barred cinnamon-buff and the longest upper tail is deep chestnut... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Flufftail in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar Flufftail in Ranomafana National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar Flufftail sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 241 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar Flufftail in Ranomafana National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar Flufftail in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.