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The Thyolo alethe is a medium-sized chat, usually measuring 17–20 cm in length and weighing around 43 grams. The head is dark cinnamon brown from the forehead to the mantle, transitioning to rufous on the back, rump, and scapulars. The lores, cheeks, and ear-coverts are dark brown, while the chin and throat are pure white. The upper breast is pale grey to dirty white, with a slightly darker at the edges. Some individuals have a small brown patch on the side of the upper breast. The rest of the breast and belly are pale grey or dirty white. The flanks are grey with a brown wash.
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When to see the Thyolo Alethe
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Where to see the Thyolo Alethe
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About the Thyolo Alethe
The Thyolo alethe or Cholo alethe is an endangered species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. The Thyolo alethe is a medium-sized chat, usually measuring 17–20 cm in length and weighing around 43 grams. It has a cinnamon-brown head, upperparts, and wings, contrasting with the pure white throat and pale gray to dirty white underparts. The back, rump, and scapulars are rufous-brown. The tail is dark brown with white spots at the tips. The Thyolo alethe is only found on several isolated mountain peaks in southeastern Malawi and northeastern Mozambique.
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Easily confused with
White-chested AletheChamaetylas fuelleborniThe white-chested alethe is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Red-throated AletheChamaetylas poliophrysThe red-throated alethe is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae.
Brown-chested AletheChamaetylas poliocephalaThe brown-chested alethe is a species of bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.
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