White-spotted flufftail

Don’t be disappointed if you don’t see a fluffy tail on these birds – it’s a misnomer

Francesco Veronesi

If you decide to go birdwatching, be mindful that finding these non-social birds is back-breaking. They are primarily found in areas associated with water, like forest swamps, riverbanks, and streams. However, some individuals could also enjoy themselves on the forest floor away from the water. They dip their beaks into the water (keeping their head out) to catch prey from muddy waters.

The foraging behavior and mating calls are limited to daytime, with nights devoted to sleep and rest. The rainy season favors breeding (limited data on breeding behavior), and males usually build the nest while both parents care for the chick.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Angola
2016
Benin
2016
Burundi
2016
Cameroon
2016
Central Af. Rep.
2016
Congo-Brazzaville
2016
Côte D’ivoire
2016
DR Congo (Kinshasa)
2016
Equatorial Guinea
2016
Gabon
2016
Gambia
2016
Ghana
2016
Guinea-Bissau
2016
Guinea
2016
Kenya
2016
Liberia
2016
Nigeria
2016
Rwanda
2016
Senegal
2016
Sierra Leone
2016
South Sudan
2016
Sudan
2016
Tanzania
2016
Togo
2016
Uganda
2016
Zambia
2016

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Flock

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No