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Scaly-breasted Illadopsis in hand

Scaly-breasted Illadopsis in hand - Juvenile

Photographer
Location
» Makarere University Biological Field Station in Kibale NP
Country image taken
» Uganda
Date
» September, 2011
Equipment
» -
Bird Species
»Illadopsis albipectus - Scaly-breasted Illadopsis
Bird Species (French)
»Akalat à poitrine écaillée
Bird Status
» Least Concern
Remarks
» Photo by Helen Hipperson. This bird has been discussed. Clearly a juvenile Illadopsis, Pale-breasted and Brown were ruled out. Features such as rufous plumage behind eye, yellow base to bill and claw length strongly support ID of juvenile Scaly-breasted. Scaly-breasted rarely shows clear scales on plumage, esp. birds in W. Uganda. Biometrics also consistent with Scaly-breasted.