East Coast Akalat

East Coast Akalat

Sheppardia gunningi

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Muscicapidae

About

The east coast akalat or Gunning's robin is a small passerine bird which can be found in the east of Africa from Kenya to Mozambique, and is named after J. W. B. Gunning.

Fun Fact

This species is a forest-dwelling insectivorous bird related to the small Old World flycatchers commonly known as chats; like these, it was formerly placed with the thrushes (Turdidae).

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change