Blackcap Illadopsis
NameBlackcap Illadopsis
Common NameBlackcap Illadopsis
Scientific NamePtyrticus rufescens
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThis species features a distinct blackish cap, a prominent white supercilium, and greyish ear-coverts. Its upperparts are rufous-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts and pale pinkish-grey legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'churring' or 'trilling' sound, sometimes ending with a sharp 'chip' or 'tchip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying Featuresblackish cap, white supercilium, rufous-brown upperparts, whitish underparts, pale legs
Description
The Blackcap Illadopsis is a small, secretive babbler typically found in the dense undergrowth of lowland forests. It is characterized by its dark cap and rufous-brown back, often foraging on or near the ground for insects.
