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Gray-chested Illadopsis
Kakamega poliothorax
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyArcanatoridae
- GenusKakamega (Grey-chested Babblers)
- SpeciesKakamega poliothorax (Gray-chested Illadopsis)
About the Gray-chested Illadopsis
The grey-chested babbler (Kakamega poliothorax), also known as the grey-chested kakamega or grey-chested illadopsis, is a species of bird in the family Modulatricidae. It is the only species in its genus. It is found in the Cameroon line, western Kenya and the Albertine rift montane forests. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Collar, N. J. & Robson, C. 2007. Family Timaliidae (Babblers) pp. 70 – 291 in; del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Christie, D.A. eds. Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray-chested Illadopsis in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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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 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-chested Illadopsis in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-chested Illadopsis sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 71 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-chested Illadopsis in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Gray-chested Illadopsis in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.