About Cichladusa arquata W.Peters, 1863
The collared palm thrush (Cichladusa arquata, scientific name Cichladusa arquata W.Peters, 1863) is a bird species belonging to the family Muscicapidae. It can be found in Botswana, Burundi, the 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. This is an odd, distinctive bird that is easily recognizable by its unique features. It has a gray head, a pale eye, and a striking rufous back that make it stand out among related birds. One of its most defining characteristics is the black mark that outlines its throat. The collared palm thrush prefers to live in thickets within palm savannas, where its distinctive song can be heard. Its song is made up of a series of airy, wailing notes, and is also accompanied by chattering and rasping calls. While it looks somewhat similar to the Spotted Morning-Thrush, the collared palm thrush can be told apart by its pale eye, bright rufous back, and lack of spotting on its underside. Though it shares some similarities with nightingales and scrub-robins, its black throat markings act as a clear distinguishing feature that sets it apart.
