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Thyolo Alethe
Chamaetylas choloensis
Thyolo Alethe (Chamaetylas choloensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Thyolo Alethe (Chamaetylas choloensis) is a member of the Muscicapidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 41.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Muscicapidae Chats, Old World Flycatchers
- Genus Chamaetylas
- Species choloensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 41.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Muscicapidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Thyolo Alethe is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Thyolo Alethe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Thyolo Alethe (Chamaetylas choloensis) belongs to the Muscicapidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF se.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 41.3 g, with a wing length of about 9.6 cm and a tail of around 7.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4,661 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Thyolo Alethe?
The Thyolo Alethe is a small bird that weighs around 41.3 g.
Where does the Thyolo Alethe live?
The Thyolo Alethe is found across Africa with a range covering AF se, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Thyolo Alethe belong to?
The Thyolo Alethe (Chamaetylas choloensis) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Thyolo Alethe eat?
The Thyolo Alethe is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Thyolo Alethe migrate?
The Thyolo Alethe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Thyolo Alethe endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Thyolo Alethe make?
1 real field recording of the Thyolo Alethe — 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 Thyolo Alethe's range?
The Thyolo Alethe has a mapped global range of about 4,661 km².
Conservation
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