Tanzanian Illadopsis
Illadopsis distans (Friedmann, 1928)
22 gWeight
The Tanzanian illadopsis (Illadopsis distans) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Tanzanian illadopsis (Illadopsis distans) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the pale-breasted illadopsis (Illadopsis rufipennis).
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Questions
How big is the Tanzanian Illadopsis?
The Tanzanian Illadopsis weighs around 22 g.
Where does the Tanzanian Illadopsis live?
Its breeding range: Africa: southern Kenya and eastern Tanzania.
Is the Tanzanian Illadopsis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Tanzanian Illadopsis as Least Concern.
What does the Tanzanian Illadopsis eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Tanzanian Illadopsis in?
It belongs to the family Ground Babblers (Pellorneidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 22 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 70 mm
- Tail
- 64 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 26 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: southern Kenya and eastern Tanzania
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 IlladopsisIlladopsis fulvescens
Pale-breasted IlladopsisIlladopsis rufipennis
Mountain IlladopsisIlladopsis pyrrhoptera
Blackcap IlladopsisIlladopsis cleaveri
Scaly-breasted IlladopsisIlladopsis albipectus
Spotted Thrush-BabblerIlladopsis turdina
Puvel's IlladopsisIlladopsis puveli
Rufous-winged IlladopsisIlladopsis rufescens
Indian GrassbirdGraminicola bengalensis
Chinese GrassbirdGraminicola striatus
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