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 Nyungwe 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 | 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 Nyungwe National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Equatorial Akalat sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 237 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Equatorial Akalat in Nyungwe National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Equatorial Akalat in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.