Thyolo Alethe
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| Thyolo Aletheguff | |
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| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Turdidae |
| Genus: | Alethe |
| Species: | A. choloensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Alethe choloensis Sclater, 1927 |
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The Thyolo Alethe (Alethe choloensis) is an endangered species of bird in the Turdidae family. It is found in Malawi and Mozambique. It is named after Thyolo, a nearby town in Malawi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is most threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, fires, and human activities.
[edit] Appearance
This bird has rust-coloured upper parts and white underparts with grey plumage on the sides of its face and neck. It has flesh coloured legs and a dark brown tail with white tips.
[edit] References
- "Thyolo alethe." ARKive: Images of Life on Earth. Environment Agency, n.d. Web. 6 Feb 2012. <http://www.arkive.org/thyolo-alethe/alethe-choloensis/image-G28159.html
- BirdLife International 2004. Alethe choloensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.
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