Rufous-winged Illadopsis
Illadopsis rufescens
Rufous-winged Illadopsis (Illadopsis rufescens) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis (Illadopsis rufescens) is a member of the Pellorneidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 37 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pellorneidae Ground Babblers
- Genus Illadopsis
- Species rufescens
Quick facts
- Weight
- 37 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pellorneidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis (Illadopsis rufescens) is a member of the Pellorneidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone to Togo.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 37 g, with a wing length of about 7.9 cm and a tail of around 7 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 264,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-winged Illadopsis?
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis is a small bird that weighs around 37 g.
Where does the Rufous-winged Illadopsis live?
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis is found across Africa with a range covering AF Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone to Togo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rufous-winged Illadopsis belong to?
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis (Illadopsis rufescens) belongs to the Pellorneidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-winged Illadopsis eat?
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rufous-winged Illadopsis migrate?
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous-winged Illadopsis endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the Rufous-winged Illadopsis make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous-winged Illadopsis — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Rufous-winged Illadopsis's range?
The Rufous-winged Illadopsis has a mapped global range of about 264,000 km².
Conservation
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