How big is a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis?

The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.

Where can you see a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis?

The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis occurs in 5 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Congo - Kinshasa, Angola and Tanzania.

What does a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis sound like?

You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Scaly-breasted Illadopsis on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.

What birds look similar to a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis?

The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis is most easily confused with the Brown Illadopsis, the Mountain Illadopsis and the Pale-breasted Illadopsis.

Is the Scaly-breasted Illadopsis endangered?

The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis

Illadopsis albipectus

Ground Babblers and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus) is a rare ground babbler found in 5 countries, weighing about 31 g. The scaly-breasted illadopsis is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.

Least ConcernRareEats invertebratesforestcup nest31 g

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 1 — Photo: Tommy Andriollo · CC BY 4.0

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 2 — Photo: Tommy Andriollo · CC BY 4.0

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 3 — Photo: Tommy Andriollo · CC BY 4.0

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 4 — Photo: Tommy Andriollo · CC BY 4.0

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 5 — Photo: Tommy Andriollo · CC BY 4.0

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 6 — Photo: Tommy Andriollo · CC BY 4.0

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 7 — Photo: Bruno Geisler · Public domain

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 8 — Photo: Bruno Geisler · Public domain

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus), photo 9 — Photo: (c) Tommy Andriollo, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

About the Scaly-breasted Illadopsis

The scaly-breasted illadopsis is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is widespread throughout the Congo Basin, with a few isolated pockets in northern Angola, Uganda and South Sudan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, specifically in the understory and lower levels.

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What the Scaly-breasted Illadopsis sounds like

Recording: paulo kivuyo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto

Where it lives

Uganda Kenya Congo - Kinshasa Angola Tanzania

When to see it

The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis look like?: The scaly-breasted illadopsis is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
How big is a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis?: The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
Where can you see a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis?: The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis occurs in 5 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Congo - Kinshasa, Angola and Tanzania.
What does a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis sound like?: You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Scaly-breasted Illadopsis on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
What birds look similar to a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis?: The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis is most easily confused with the Brown Illadopsis, the Mountain Illadopsis and the Pale-breasted Illadopsis.
Is the Scaly-breasted Illadopsis endangered?: The Scaly-breasted Illadopsis is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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