Thyolo alethe
| Thyolo alethe | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Pseudalethe |
| Species: | P. choloensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudalethe choloensis Sclater, 1927 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Alethe choloensis | |
The Thyolo alethe (Pseudalethe choloensis) is an endangered species of bird in the family Turdidae. 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.
References
- "Thyolo alethe." ARKive: Images of Life on Earth. Environment Agency, n.d. Web. 6 Feb 2012. <http://www.arkive.org/thyolo-alethe/alethe-choloensis/image-G28159.html
- BirdLife International 2004. Alethe choloensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.
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