Usambara Akalat
Sheppardia montana
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 montana (Usambara Akalat)
About the Usambara Akalat
The Usambara akalat (Sheppardia montana), also known as the Usambara alethe or Usambara robin-chat, is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to the Usambara Mountains in Tanga Region of Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Usambara Akalat in Mkomazi National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Mkomazi National Park
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African Gray Flycatcher
Bradornis microrhynchus
African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
White-browed Scrub Robin
Erythropygia leucophrys
Southern Black Flycatcher
Melaenornis pammelaina
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striata
Cape Robin-Chat
Cossypha caffra
White-browed Robin-Chat
Cossypha heuglini
Rüppell's Robin-Chat
Cossypha semirufa
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Usambara Akalat in Mkomazi National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Usambara Akalat sighting in Mkomazi National Park, based on 96 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Usambara Akalat in Mkomazi National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Usambara Akalat in Mkomazi National Park in our monthly data.