White-chested Alethe
NameWhite-chested Alethe
Common NameWhite-chested Alethe
Scientific NameChamaetylas mentalis
FamilyModulatricidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsDark brown plumage on the crown, nape, back, wings, and tail. A prominent white throat and upper breast sharply contrast with the brown. The lower breast and flanks are greyish-brown. It has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include clear, melodious whistles, often delivered as a series of ascending or descending notes, sometimes incorporating trills. Calls can be loud and carry well through the forest.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Albertine Rift mountains of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying Featureswhite throat and upper breast, dark brown upperparts, shy forest floor behavior, tail flicking
Description
A shy, medium-sized forest bird characterized by its dark brown upperparts and a striking white throat and upper breast. It typically forages on the forest floor, often flicking its tail as it searches for invertebrates.
