Biology:Thyolo alethe
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Short description: Species of bird
| Thyolo alethe | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Muscicapidae |
| Genus: | Chamaetylas |
| Species: | C. choloensis
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| Chamaetylas choloensis (Sclater, WL, 1927)
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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.
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". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T22709004A131333396. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22709004A131333396.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22709004/131333396. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ "Thyolo alethe (Alethe choloensis)". Wildscreen. http://www.arkive.org/thyolo-alethe/alethe-choloensis/image-G28159.html.
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