Thyolo alethe
The Thyolo alethe or Cholo alethe (Chamaetylas choloensis) is an endangered species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Malawi and Mozambique. It is named after Thyolo, a nearby town in Malawi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is most threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, fires, and human activities.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Muscicapidae |
| Genus: | Chamaetylas |
| Species: | C. choloensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Chamaetylas choloensis (Sclater, 1927) | |
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Description
This bird has rust-coloured upper parts and white underparts with grey plumage on the sides of its face and neck. It has flesh-coloured legs and a dark brown tail with white tips.[2]
References
- BirdLife International. 2018. Chamaetylas choloensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T22709004A131333396. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22709004A131333396.en. Downloaded on 19 December 2018.
- "Thyolo alethe (Alethe choloensis)". ARKive: Images of Life on Earth. Wildscreen. Archived from the original on 2017-01-16. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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