Pale-breasted Illadopsis
NamePale-breasted Illadopsis
Common NamePale-breasted Illadopsis
Scientific NameIlladopsis rufipennis
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThis species has a grey crown and nape, contrasting with rufous-brown upperparts, including the mantle, back, wings, and tail. Its underparts are pale, ranging from whitish on the throat and belly to pale buff, with brownish-washed flanks. The iris is reddish-brown, and the bill is dark above and paler below.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, ringing whistles, often repeated and sometimes accelerating or varying in pitch. These distinctive calls are frequently heard from within dense forest undergrowth.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Pale-breasted Illadopsis is widely distributed across West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, reaching as far as Uganda and south into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head contrasting with rufous-brown back, Pale, whitish to pale buff underparts, Reddish-brown iris, Secretive behavior in forest undergrowth, Distinctive whistled calls
Description
The Pale-breasted Illadopsis is a small, rather plain babbler found in the undergrowth of tropical forests. It is known for its secretive nature and distinctive whistled calls, often foraging for insects in leaf litter.
