About the Striped Flufftail
The Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) is a species of bird in the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 15 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code strflu1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Sarothrura affinis |
| Species Codes | strflu1, STFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Striped Flufftail belong to?
The Striped Flufftail (Sarothrura affinis) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Striped Flufftail?
The Striped Flufftail is a member of the Flufftails family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Striped Flufftail sighting?
You can log sightings of Striped Flufftail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strflu1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Flufftails 15 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
15
Species in Family
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