Rufous-winged Illadopsis
NameRufous-winged Illadopsis
Common NameRufous-winged Illadopsis
Scientific NameIlladopsis rufescens
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with bright rufous wings and tail. Underparts are paler, grayish-brown, with a whitish throat and a pale eye-ring. The bill is relatively long and slender.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes with a trill. Calls include soft 'churr' or 'chuck' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone and Guinea east through Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, extending into parts of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Identifying FeaturesRufous wings and tail, Olive-brown body, Pale eye-ring, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, Whistled song
Description
A small, rather plain brown bird with a distinctive rufous wash on its wings and tail. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, often alone or in pairs, searching for insects.
