Collared Palm-Thrush
NameCollared Palm-Thrush
Common NameCollared Palm-Thrush
Scientific NameCichladusa arquata
FamilyMuscicapidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown, contrasting with a bright rufous rump and tail. The underparts are whitish to buff, featuring a prominent black crescentic band (collar) across the upper breast. It has a distinct white supercilium above the eye.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its rich, melodious, and fluty song, often delivered from a prominent perch. It also produces various chattering and harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in central and eastern regions, including countries like Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying Featuresblack breast band, rufous tail, white supercilium, greyish upperparts
Description
A medium-sized, thrush-like bird characterized by its greyish upperparts, rufous tail, and a distinctive black crescentic band across its upper breast. It typically inhabits dense vegetation, often near water, where it forages for insects and fruits.
