They often compete with one another, with the former being the more successful species. One species, the streaky-breasted flufftail, is known to be migratory, leaving Africa during the dry season. It is uncertain whether other species are as well; the white-winged flufftail may breed in Ethiopia and winter in South Africa but this is not known for certain.
Different species often engage in competition, with one being more successful than the others. The streaky-breasted flufftail is known to be a migratory species that leaves Africa during the dry season. However, it remains uncertain whether other species exhibit similar migratory patterns; the white-winged flufftail may breed in Ethiopia and spend the winter months in South Africa.