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The collared palm thrush (Cichladusa arquata) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
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The Collared Palm-Thrush is a medium-sized bird from Africa, characterized by its dark greyish-brown plumage and a distinctive pale collar or streaks on its neck and breast. It is known for its melodious song and its diet of insects, fruits, and seeds, which it typically forages for on the ground. Its natural habitats are woodlands, dry savannahs, and riverine areas. Scientific name: \(Cichladusa\ arquata\)
Physical description:Measures about 20–23 cm (8–9 inches) in length.Has a dark greyish-brown or olive-brown body.Features a pale collar on its neck or distinctive black streaks on the breast.The juvenile has a streaked breast and lacks the adult's collar marking.Habitat and range:Inhabits woodlands, dry savannahs, and subtropical/tropical moist shrubland.Frequently found in riverine habitats.Geographically distributed across parts of Africa, including Botswana, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.Behavior and diet:Forages on the ground for insects, fruits, and seeds, and will also glean food from foliage.Males have a melodious song to attract females and establish territory, which can include mimicry of other birds' calls.The species is generally listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
