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Sarothruridae
Sarothruridae is a family of small- to medium-sized ground-living birds found mostly in Madagascar and sub-Saharan Africa, with the genus ''Rallicula'' being restricted to New Guinea and the Moluccas. The species in this family were once considered to sit with the larger rail family Rallidae. The family contains 3 genera. *Genus ''Sarothrura'' (flufftails; 9 species) ** White-spotted flufftail, ''Sarothrura pulchra'' ** Buff-spotted flufftail, ''Sarothrura elegans'' ** Red-chested flufftail, ''Sarothrura rufa'' ** Chestnut-headed flufftail, ''Sarothrura lugens'' ** Streaky-breasted flufftail, ''Sarothrura boehmi'' ** Striped flufftail, ''Sarothrura affinis'' ** Madagascar flufftail, ''Sarothrura insularis'' ** White-winged flufftail, ''Sarothrura ayresi'' ** Slender-billed flufftail, ''Sarothrura watersi'' *Genus ''Mentocrex'' (wood rails; 2 species) ** Madagascar wood rail (''Mentocrex kioloides'') ** Tsingy wood rail (''Mentocrex beankaensis'') *Genus ''Rallicula'' (fores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarothrura
Flufftails (genus ''Sarothrura'') are small birds related to rails and finfoots. There are nine species, seven of which are distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, with the remaining two in Madagascar. The genus was long placed with the rail family Rallidae, but is now placed in the family Sarothruridae, along with three other species of wood rails (genus '' Canirallus''). Description The group's common name is derived from the short tail which has degraded fluffy feathers. All species except the white-winged flufftail display sexual dimorphism in their plumage but not their size. Distribution and habitat Flufftails are highly secretive and seldom observed. Two species, the buff-spotted flufftail and the white-spotted flufftail, are inhabitants of dense forests, while the remaining species are found in deep grasslands and marshes. One species, the streaky-breasted flufftail, is known to be migratory. It is uncertain whether other species are as well; the white-winged flufftail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mentocrex
''Mentocrex'' is a genus of birds in the flufftail family, Sarothruridae. The genus includes two species, both of which are endemic to forests in Madagascar. Species The genus contains two species. * Madagascar wood rail (''Mentocrex kioloides'') * Tsingy wood rail (''Mentocrex beankaensis'') These two species were formerly placed in the genus '' Canirallus'' together with the grey-throated rail (''Canirallus oculeus''). A molecular genetic study published in 2019 found that the grey-throated rail is not closely related to the Madagascan and tsingy wood rails. The grey-throated rail is related to the Rallidae while the wood rails are closely related to the ''Sarothrura Flufftails (genus ''Sarothrura'') are small birds related to rails and finfoots. There are nine species, seven of which are distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, with the remaining two in Madagascar. The genus was long placed with the rail fami ...''. References Bird genera {{Gruiformes-stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsingy Wood Rail
The Tsingy wood rail (''Mentocrex beankaensis'') is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae that was scientifically described in 2011. It is endemic to areas with dry deciduous forest and limestone karst in the lowlands of west-central Madagascar Madagascar (; mg, Madagasikara, ), officially the Republic of Madagascar ( mg, Repoblikan'i Madagasikara, links=no, ; french: République de Madagascar), is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately off the coast of East Africa .... It is larger than the Madagascar wood rail, and also differs in the colour of the throat, moustachial stripe and region near the eyes. This species was formerly placed in the genus '' Canirallus'' together with Madagascar wood rail and the grey-throated rail (''Canirallus oculeus''). A molecular genetic study published in 2019 found that the grey-throated rail is not closely related to the wood rails. The wood rails were therefore moved to the resurrected genus ''Mentocrex''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madagascar Wood Rail
The Madagascar wood rail (''Mentocrex kioloides''), also known as the kioloides rail, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is endemic to forests, often in wet areas, in northern and eastern Madagascar. The Madagascar wood rail is a secretive and shy species, often showing elusive behavior, such as running away from the slightest disturbances. This has contributed to a lack of study on this species; a reason why it is not that well known. This species was formerly placed in the genus '' Canirallus'' together with Tsingy wood rail The Tsingy wood rail (''Mentocrex beankaensis'') is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae that was scientifically described in 2011. It is endemic to areas with dry deciduous forest and limestone karst in the lowlands of west-central Ma ... and the grey-throated rail. A molecular genetic study published in 2019 found that the grey-throated rail is not closely related to the wood rails. The wood rails were therefore moved to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayr's Forest Rail
Mayr's forest rail (''Rallicula mayri'') is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in northern New Guinea New Guinea (; Hiri Motu Hiri Motu, also known as Police Motu, Pidgin Motu, or just Hiri, is a language of Papua New Guinea, which is spoken in surrounding areas of Port Moresby (Capital of Papua New Guinea). It is a simplified version of .... References Rallicula Birds described in 1930 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gruiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Striped Flufftail
The striped flufftail (''Sarothrura affinis'') is a species of bird in the flufftail family Sarothruridae. It is also known as the red-tailed flufftail. The species is closely related to the Madagascar flufftail. The species has a disjunct distribution across the Afromontane of southeastern Africa, with two subspecies. The nominate subspecies ''S. a. affinis'' is found in eastern South Africa and Eswatini. ''S. a. antonii'', named for German ornithologist Anton Reichenow, is found in eastern Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Malawi, southern Tanzania, Kenya and the south of South Sudan.Taylor, B. & Kirwan, G.M. (2017). Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from http://www.hbw.com/node/53574 on 5 March 2017). The striped flufftail is a small rail-like birds, long. Males weight between , no information exists about the weight o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes's Forest Rail
Forbes's forest rail (''Rallicula forbesi'') or Forbes's forest crake, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climate in these regions strongly affects the ecosystem because temperatures fall as elevation increases, causing the ecosystem to stratify. This stratification is a crucial f .... References External linksImage at ADW Rallicula Birds described in 1887 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gruiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chestnut Forest Rail
The chestnut forest rail (''Rallicula rubra''), also known as the chestnut forest crake, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in the Arfak Mountains and western-central New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climate in these regions strongly affects the ecosystem because temperatures fall as elevation increases, causing the ecosystem to stratify. This stratification is a crucial f ...s. References chestnut forest rail Birds of Western New Guinea chestnut forest rail Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gruiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-striped Forest Rail
The white-striped forest rail (''Rallicula leucospila'') is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References Rallicula Birds of West Papua Birds described in 1875 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gruiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slender-billed Flufftail
The slender-billed flufftail (''Sarothrura watersi'') is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in highlands of eastern Madagascar. Its natural habitats are swamps and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References External linksBirdLife Species Factsheet. slender-billed flufftail Endemic birds of Madagascar slender-billed flufftail Taxa named by Edward Bartlett Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gruiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-winged Flufftail
The white-winged flufftail (''Sarothrura ayresi'') is a very rare African bird in the family Sarothruridae. The estimated global population size of white-winged flufftails is less than 250 adults. These birds reside in Ethiopia and South Africa but it is unknown whether these populations are one large or two different populations. Both sexes have dull plumage, dark crowns, and when flying show white secondary feathers. Their habitat consists of high altitude seasonal marshland with high sedge cover to protect their ground nests. Habitat loss is the main problem facing these birds as they require highly specialized habitat. These marshlands are being destroyed for a number of reasons such as, farming, grazing and sedge harvesting, but some efforts are being taken to protect the white-winged flufftail. Description Its scientific name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres, who discovered it at Potchefstroom.The once extensive Potchefstroom marshes have since been reduc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madagascar Flufftail
The Madagascar flufftail (''Sarothrura insularis'') is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest A forest is an area of land dominated by trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, and ecological function. The United Nations' ...s. References Madagascar flufftail Endemic birds of Madagascar Madagascar flufftail Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gruiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
