Bocage's Akalat
Sheppardia bocagei
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 bocagei (Bocage's Akalat)
About the Bocage's Akalat
Bocage's akalat (Sheppardia bocagei) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the Portuguese naturalist José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage. The short-tailed akalat (S. poensis) or Alexander's akalat was formerly considered conspecific, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. This species' name commemorates Boyd Alexander, an English ornithologist. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bocage's Akalat in South Luangwa 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bocage's Akalat in South Luangwa National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bocage's Akalat sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bocage's Akalat in South Luangwa National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Bocage's Akalat in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.