About the White-winged Flufftail
The white-winged flufftail 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Sarothrura ayresi |
| Species Codes | whwflu1, WWFL |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Flufftail belong to?
The White-winged Flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-winged Flufftail?
The White-winged Flufftail is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-winged Flufftail?
The white-winged flufftail 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 popu...
Where can I report a White-winged Flufftail sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Flufftail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwflu1, or on iNaturalist.
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