Bocage's Akalat
NameBocage's Akalat
Common NameBocage's Akalat
Scientific NameSheppardia bocagei
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark grey to blackish cap and nape, contrasting sharply with bright rufous-orange underparts extending from the throat to the belly. The back and wings are dark olive-brown, and the tail is rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, melodious whistles or a rapid, high-pitched trill. It also gives quiet 'tsip' or 'tseep' contact calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of eastern Africa, found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, and southwestern Uganda.
Identifying Featuresdark grey cap, bright rufous-orange underparts, shy behavior, montane forest habitat
Description
A small, shy passerine bird characterized by its striking orange underparts and dark grey head. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often remaining hidden and difficult to observe.
