Chestnut-headed Flufftail
Sarothrura lugens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusSarothrura (Flufftails)
- SpeciesSarothrura lugens (Chestnut-headed Flufftail)
About the Chestnut-headed Flufftail
The chestnut-headed flufftail (Sarothrura lugens) is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-headed Flufftail in South Luangwa 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-headed Flufftail in South Luangwa National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-headed Flufftail sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-headed Flufftail in South Luangwa National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-headed Flufftail in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.