Rwenzori Hill Babbler
NameRwenzori Hill Babbler
Common NameRwenzori Hill Babbler
Scientific NamePseudoalcippe atriceps
FamilySylviidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has a prominent glossy black cap that extends to the eyes, contrasting sharply with its grey throat and underparts. The back, wings, and tail are a warm rufous-brown. It possesses a relatively pale, pointed bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' song, sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in high-altitude areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Uganda (including the Rwenzori Mountains), Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap, Grey underparts, Rufous-brown back and wings, Small size, Pale bill, Montane forest habitat
Description
The Rwenzori Hill Babbler is a small, active passerine found in montane forests. It is characterized by its distinctive black cap, grey underparts, and rufous-brown back and wings. This species typically forages in the undergrowth and mid-story, often in bamboo thickets.
