Equatorial Akalat
Sheppardia aequatorialis
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusSheppardia (Akalats)
- SpeciesSheppardia aequatorialis (Equatorial Akalat)
About the Equatorial Akalat
The equatorial akalat (Sheppardia aequatorialis) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. S. a. acholiensis : Imatong Mountains S. a. aequatorialis : eastern DRC, southern Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and western Kenya. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Equatorial Akalat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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White-browed Robin-Chat
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Archer's Robin-Chat
Cossypha archeri
White-starred Robin
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Equatorial Akalat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Equatorial Akalat sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 377 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Equatorial Akalat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Equatorial Akalat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.