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| + | '''Alternative names: Red-collared Babbler; Red-collared Blackcap''' | ||
;[[:Category:Kupeornis|Kupeornis]] rufocinctus | ;[[:Category:Kupeornis|Kupeornis]] rufocinctus | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | A sociable and noisy Babbler of Central Africa (10-20cm): | |
| + | * Dull olive brown plumage | ||
| + | * Dusky cap, wings and tail | ||
| + | * Rufous neck, breast and rump | ||
| + | * Whitish eye | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[ | + | Found in mountain forest of the Albertine Rift region in Africa. Occurs in the east of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], in SW [[Uganda]], [[Rwanda]] and N [[Burundi]].<br/ > Restricted range species which seems to be common in favourable habitat but is only known from a few sites which are in danger of habitat loss.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | Monotypic.<sup>[[#References|1]], [[#References|2]]</sup> | ||
| + | Has been considered conspecific with [[Chapin's Mountain-Babbler]] and may form a superspecies with it. <br/ > | ||
| + | Has also been placed in genus [[:Category:Lioptilus|Lioptilus]], but maybe closer related to [[:Category:Phyllanthus|Phyllanthus]].<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | + | Broadleaf evergreen forest, usually in the very moist areas and in dense bamboo thickets. Found between 1500m and 3200m.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | |
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | + | Feeds on insects, takes also small fruits. Forages on trunks and branches, probing actively between epiphytes, sometimes hanging head-down. Moves tail constantly.<br/ > | |
| + | Gregarious, usually seen in flocks of 3 - 15 birds. Sometimes in bird waves, eg with [[White-headed Woodhoopoe]].<br/ > | ||
| + | Breeding season from April to June. No other data available.<br/ > | ||
| + | Resident species.<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Kupeornis+rufocinctus}} | {{GSearch|Kupeornis+rufocinctus}} | ||
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# del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Christie, D.A. eds. 2007. ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees''. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-96553-42-6 | # del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Christie, D.A. eds. 2007. ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees''. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-96553-42-6 | ||
# Clements James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 | # Clements James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category:Kupeornis]] |
Revision as of 18:30, 9 September 2008
Alternative names: Red-collared Babbler; Red-collared Blackcap
- Kupeornis rufocinctus
Identification
A sociable and noisy Babbler of Central Africa (10-20cm):
- Dull olive brown plumage
- Dusky cap, wings and tail
- Rufous neck, breast and rump
- Whitish eye
Distribution
Found in mountain forest of the Albertine Rift region in Africa. Occurs in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in SW Uganda, Rwanda and N Burundi.
Restricted range species which seems to be common in favourable habitat but is only known from a few sites which are in danger of habitat loss.1
Taxonomy
Monotypic.1, 2
Has been considered conspecific with Chapin's Mountain-Babbler and may form a superspecies with it.
Has also been placed in genus Lioptilus, but maybe closer related to Phyllanthus.1
Habitat
Broadleaf evergreen forest, usually in the very moist areas and in dense bamboo thickets. Found between 1500m and 3200m.1
Behaviour
Feeds on insects, takes also small fruits. Forages on trunks and branches, probing actively between epiphytes, sometimes hanging head-down. Moves tail constantly.
Gregarious, usually seen in flocks of 3 - 15 birds. Sometimes in bird waves, eg with White-headed Woodhoopoe.
Breeding season from April to June. No other data available.
Resident species.1
External Links
References
- del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Christie, D.A. eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 12. Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-96553-42-6
- Clements James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
