Thyolo alethe
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Muscicapidae |
| Genus: | Chamaetylas |
| Species: | C. choloensis
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| Chamaetylas choloensis (Sclater, WL, 1927)
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The Thyolo alethe or Cholo alethe (Chamaetylas choloensis) is an endangered species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. 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 montane forests. It is most threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, fires, and human activities.
Description
[edit]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.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Chamaetylas choloensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22709004A131333396. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22709004A131333396.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Thyolo alethe (Alethe choloensis)". ARKive: Images of Life on Earth. Wildscreen. Archived from the original on 2017-01-16. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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