Scaly-breasted Illadopsis
Illadopsis albipectus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPellorneidae (Ground Babblers and Allies)
- GenusIlladopsis (Illadopsises)
- SpeciesIlladopsis albipectus (Scaly-breasted Illadopsis)
About the Scaly-breasted Illadopsis
The scaly-breasted illadopsis (Illadopsis albipectus) 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.
It is sedentary. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scaly-breasted 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scaly-breasted Illadopsis sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 225 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scaly-breasted Illadopsis in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Scaly-breasted Illadopsis in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.