About the Chestnut-headed Flufftail
The chestnut-headed flufftail 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Sarothrura lugens |
| Species Codes | chhflu1, CHFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-headed Flufftail belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Flufftail (Sarothrura lugens) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-headed Flufftail?
The chestnut-headed flufftail 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....
Where can I report a Chestnut-headed Flufftail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-headed Flufftail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chhflu1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
15
Species in Family
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