CRCritically Endangered
White-winged Flufftail
Sarothrura ayresi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in Burundi
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-winged Flufftail classified as Critically Endangered?
White-winged Flufftail is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White-winged Flufftail live?
White-winged Flufftail occurs in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Rwanda (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-winged Flufftail?
The main threats to White-winged Flufftail are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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