Brown-chested Alethe
NameBrown-chested Alethe
Common NameBrown-chested Alethe
Scientific NamePseudalethe poliocephala
FamilyModulatricidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey head and nape, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts. The chest and flanks are a rich rufous-brown, while the belly is white. It has a dark bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, melodious whistles and varied phrases, often incorporating churring or buzzing notes. Calls can be rich and complex, sometimes delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Africa, ranging from Cameroon and the Central African Republic east through the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, rufous-brown chest, olive-brown back, white belly, shy forest behavior
Description
The Brown-chested Alethe is a shy, medium-sized forest bird characterized by its grey head, olive-brown back, and distinctive rufous-brown chest. It typically forages for insects and fruits in the dense undergrowth of montane and lowland forests, often remaining hidden.
