Blackcap Illadopsis (Illadopsis cleaveri)
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Blackcap Illadopsis

Illadopsis cleaveri (Shelley, 1874)

31 gWeight

The blackcap illadopsis (Illadopsis cleaveri) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Blackcap Illadopsis has been recorded at 45 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 10 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ankasa NPGhana224 records
  2. Bosque Científica – Selva PrimariaEquatorial Guinea122 records
  3. Atewa Range – upland forest & ridgeGhana80 records
More places
  1. Ankasa NP – entrance vicinityGhana48 records
  2. Ebekawopa (Abrafo) Forest ReserveGhana28 records
  3. Bosque Científica – Selva SecondariaEquatorial Guinea26 records
  4. Korup NP – Rengo Rock Camp AreaCameroon21 records
  5. Parc de la LekediGabon17 records
  6. Mt. KupeCameroon17 records
  7. Gola Rainforest NP – NorthSierra Leone16 records

Countries and regions with the most records

GhanaEquatorial GuineaCameroonGabonSierra LeoneCôte d’IvoireCentral African RepublicCongo - Brazzaville

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The blackcap illadopsis (Illadopsis cleaveri) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is native to areas surrounding the Gulf of Guinea (including Bioko island). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

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Questions

How big is the Blackcap Illadopsis?

The Blackcap Illadopsis weighs around 31 g.

Where does the Blackcap Illadopsis live?

Its breeding range: Africa: western, west-central. It is most often recorded in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon.

When is the best time to see the Blackcap Illadopsis?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Blackcap Illadopsis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Blackcap Illadopsis as Least Concern.

What does the Blackcap Illadopsis eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Blackcap Illadopsis in?

It belongs to the family Ground Babblers (Pellorneidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
31 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
58 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: western, west-central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Ground Babblers Pellorneidae
Genus
Illadopsis

Other birds in the genus Illadopsis

Brown IlladopsisBrown IlladopsisIlladopsis fulvescensPale-breasted IlladopsisPale-breasted IlladopsisIlladopsis rufipennisTanzanian IlladopsisTanzanian IlladopsisIlladopsis distansMountain IlladopsisMountain IlladopsisIlladopsis pyrrhopteraScaly-breasted IlladopsisScaly-breasted IlladopsisIlladopsis albipectusSpotted Thrush-BabblerSpotted Thrush-BabblerIlladopsis turdinaPuvel's IlladopsisPuvel's IlladopsisIlladopsis puveliRufous-winged IlladopsisRufous-winged IlladopsisIlladopsis rufescensIndian GrassbirdIndian GrassbirdGraminicola bengalensisChinese GrassbirdChinese GrassbirdGraminicola striatus
Blackcap Illadopsis

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