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''Alethe poliophrys'' | ''Alethe poliophrys'' | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | 15 cm. | + | 15 cm (6 in). |
| − | * Black crown encircled by broad grey line from forehead through supercilium to nape | + | * Black crown encircled by broad grey line from forehead through [[Topography#Heads|supercilium]] to nape |
* Rufous-chestnut mantle to rump | * Rufous-chestnut mantle to rump | ||
* Dark brown wings and tail with rufous-chestnut fringes | * Dark brown wings and tail with rufous-chestnut fringes | ||
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* Brownish-white breast, shading to whitish on belly and vent | * Brownish-white breast, shading to whitish on belly and vent | ||
* Black bill, pale greyish-pink legs | * Black bill, pale greyish-pink legs | ||
| − | + | ====Variations==== | |
| + | ''kaboboensis'' is browner, less rufous above and with a paler throat | ||
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Sexes similar.<br /> | Sexes similar.<br /> | ||
Juveniles are blackish with pale orange streaks above, wing-coverts tipped pale orange and black, blackish below to belly with neat buff streaking, shading to off-white lower belly and vent. | Juveniles are blackish with pale orange streaks above, wing-coverts tipped pale orange and black, blackish below to belly with neat buff streaking, shading to off-white lower belly and vent. | ||
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Common in its restricted range. | Common in its restricted range. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | May form a [[Dictionary_P-S#S|superspecies]] with [[Cholo Alethe]], [[White-chested Alethe]] and [[Brown-chested Alethe]].<br /> | ||
| + | Formerly placed in genus ''[[:Category:Alethe|Alethe]]'' and in ''[[:Category:Pseudalethe|Pseudalethe]]'' by Clements. However, ''[[:Category:Chamaetylas|Chamaetylas]]'' has priority over Pseudalethe. | ||
| + | ====Subspecies==== | ||
Two subspecies recognized: | Two subspecies recognized: | ||
| − | * '' | + | * ''C. p. poliophrys'' in northeastern [[DRC]], [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]] and southwest [[Uganda]] |
| − | * '' | + | * ''C. p. kaboboensis'' in eastern [[DRC]] (Mount Kabobo) |
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Dense undergrowth of moist montanes.<br /> | Dense undergrowth of moist montanes.<br /> | ||
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This is a sedentary species. | This is a sedentary species. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch| | + | {{GSearch|"Alethe poliophrys" {{!}} "Chamaetylas poliophrys" {{!}} "Red-throated Alethe"}} |
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Latest revision as of 23:55, 30 July 2023
- Chamaetylas poliophrys
Alethe poliophrys
Identification
15 cm (6 in).
- Black crown encircled by broad grey line from forehead through supercilium to nape
- Rufous-chestnut mantle to rump
- Dark brown wings and tail with rufous-chestnut fringes
- Greyish-black face and chin
- Orange-rufous throat
- Brownish-white breast, shading to whitish on belly and vent
- Black bill, pale greyish-pink legs
Variations
kaboboensis is browner, less rufous above and with a paler throat
Sexes similar.
Juveniles are blackish with pale orange streaks above, wing-coverts tipped pale orange and black, blackish below to belly with neat buff streaking, shading to off-white lower belly and vent.
Distribution
Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Common in its restricted range.
Taxonomy
May form a superspecies with Cholo Alethe, White-chested Alethe and Brown-chested Alethe.
Formerly placed in genus Alethe and in Pseudalethe by Clements. However, Chamaetylas has priority over Pseudalethe.
Subspecies
Two subspecies recognized:
- C. p. poliophrys in northeastern DRC, Rwanda, Burundi and southwest Uganda
- C. p. kaboboensis in eastern DRC (Mount Kabobo)
Habitat
Dense undergrowth of moist montanes.
Occurs at 1300 to 3000 m.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on invertebrates like beetles, flies, army ants, spiders, earthworms and snails.
Forages on the ground, occasionally flying up to glean prey from lianas and trunks. Follows ant swarms, also joins mixed flocks, especially in the dry season.
Breeding
Breeding season in March in Uganda, September to October in Rwanda, probably all year in DRC. The nest is a cup made of green moss, placed low off ground in a natural cleft. Lays 2 eggs.
Movements
This is a sedentary species.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2022. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2022. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and D Christie, eds. 2005. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 10: Cuckoo-Shrikes to Thrushes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334726
- Avibase
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Red-throated Alethe. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 13 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Red-throated_Alethe
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.1
