Red-throated Alethe
Chamaetylas poliophrys
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)
- GenusChamaetylas (False Alethes)
- SpeciesChamaetylas poliophrys (Red-throated Alethe)
About the Red-throated Alethe
The red-throated alethe (Chamaetylas poliophrys) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-throated Alethe in Nyungwe National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Nyungwe National Park
African Dusky Flycatcher
Muscicapa adusta
White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher
Dioptrornis fischeri
African Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
White-starred Robin
Pogonocichla stellata
Yellow-eyed Black-Flycatcher
Melaenornis ardesiacus
Equatorial Akalat
Sheppardia aequatorialis
Ashy Alseonax
Muscicapa caerulescens
Archer's Robin-Chat
Cossypha archeri
Spotted Flycatcher
Muscicapa striata
Miombo Rock-Thrush
Monticola angolensis
White-browed Robin-Chat
Cossypha heuglini
Familiar Chat
Oenanthe familiaris
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 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-throated Alethe in Nyungwe National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Red-throated Alethe sighting in Nyungwe National Park, based on 235 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-throated Alethe in Nyungwe National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Red-throated Alethe in Nyungwe National Park in our monthly data.