White-chested Alethe
Chamaetylas fuelleborni
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Muscicapidae
White-chested Alethe.
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Chamaetylas fuelleborni
Category
birds
Family
Muscicapidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 52 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white-chested alethe in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 60%, understorey foraging 20%, mid-level vegetation 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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