Kingdom Animalia Genus Pseudalethe Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Muscicapidae Scientific name Pseudalethe choloensis Higher classification Pseudalethe Order Passerine | |
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Similar White‑chested alethe, Pseudalethe, White‑tailed alethe, Mountain robin‑chat, Congo moor chat | ||
The Thyolo alethe (Pseudalethe choloensis) is an endangered species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Malawi and Mozambique. It is named after Thyolo, a nearby town in Malawi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is most threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, fires, and human activities.
Description
This bird has rust-coloured upper parts and white underparts with grey plumage on the sides of its face and neck. It has flesh-coloured legs and a dark brown tail with white tips.
References
Thyolo alethe Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA