Brown Illadopsis
NameBrown Illadopsis
Common NameBrown Illadopsis
Scientific NameIlladopsis fulvescens
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly olive-brown, often with a rufous tinge on the rump and tail. Underparts are paler, buffy-brown, with a whitish throat. It features a prominent pale greyish-white eye-ring and a reddish-brown iris. The bill is dark, and legs are greyish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating or descending, and can also feature 'chup' or 'churr' calls. It has a distinctive song often described as a rapid, bubbling whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone east through Nigeria and Cameroon to Uganda, and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesPlain brown plumage, Distinctive pale eye-ring, Reddish-brown iris, Relatively long tail, Skulking behavior in forest undergrowth
Description
The Brown Illadopsis is a medium-sized, plain brown babbler found in the undergrowth of African forests. It is characterized by its uniform olive-brown plumage, a distinctive pale eye-ring, and reddish-brown eyes. This species typically forages for insects in leaf litter, often in pairs or small groups.
