Mountain Illadopsis
NameMountain Illadopsis
Common NameMountain Illadopsis
Scientific NameIlladopsis pyrrhoptera
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with rufous-brown wings and tail. The head and nape are greyish, contrasting with a distinct white throat and upper breast. The flanks and lower breast have a greyish wash, and there is a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'pee-pee-pee' calls, which can sometimes accelerate or descend in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Africa, inhabiting montane regions across countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesPlain olive-brown upperparts, Rufous-brown wings and tail, Distinctive white throat and upper breast, Greyish head and breast sides, Pale eye-ring
Description
The Mountain Illadopsis is a small, rather plain babbler found in montane forests. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, characterized by its subdued plumage and distinctive pale throat.
