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Schlegel’s Asity
Philepitta schlegeli
Schlegel's Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Schlegel’s Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) is a member of the Philepittidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 27.9 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 Philepittidae Asities
- Genus Philepitta
- Species schlegeli
Quick facts
- Weight
- 27.9 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Philepittidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Schlegel’s Asity is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Schlegel’s Asity is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Schlegel’s Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) belongs to the Philepittidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF nw, wc Madagascar.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 27.9 g, with a wing length of about 7.4 cm and a tail of around 3.8 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 76,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Schlegel’s Asity?
The Schlegel’s Asity is a small bird that weighs around 27.9 g.
Where does the Schlegel’s Asity live?
The Schlegel’s Asity is found across Africa with a range covering AF nw, wc Madagascar, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Schlegel’s Asity belong to?
The Schlegel’s Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) belongs to the Philepittidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Schlegel’s Asity eat?
The Schlegel’s Asity is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Schlegel’s Asity migrate?
The Schlegel’s Asity is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Schlegel’s Asity 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 Schlegel’s Asity make?
1 real field recording of the Schlegel’s Asity — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Schlegel’s Asity's range?
The Schlegel’s Asity has a mapped global range of about 76,000 km².
Conservation
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