Scaly-breasted Illadopsis
NameScaly-breasted Illadopsis
Common NameScaly-breasted Illadopsis
Scientific NameIlladopsis albipectus
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a greyish head and nape. The throat and breast are whitish with prominent dark scaling, giving it a 'scaly' appearance, while the belly is buffy-white. It has a pale eye-ring and a relatively short, straight bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'pee-pee-pee', sometimes accelerating into a trill. It also produces churring and chattering calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, ranging from southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon, east through the Central African Republic and northern Democratic Republic of Congo, to western Uganda and western Kenya.
Identifying FeaturesScaly pattern on breast and throat, Olive-brown upperparts, Greyish head and nape, Pale eye-ring, Secretive behavior in forest undergrowth
Description
The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis is a small, secretive forest bird with a drab brown plumage and a distinctive scaly pattern on its breast. It typically forages in the undergrowth for insects, often heard more than seen.
