Collared Palmthrush
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Collared Palmthrush

Cichladusa arquata

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
20–30% · Possible
overall probability at Gorongosa National Park
47 Verified records at Gorongosa National Park
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

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. The Collared palm thrush is an odd and distinctive bird, easily recognized by its unique features. With a gray head, pale eye, and striking rufous back, it stands out among its feathered counterparts. One of its most defining characteristics is the black mark outlining its throat. Wikipedia →

20–30% of wildlife watchers report a Collared Palmthrush sighting in Gorongosa National Park, based on 47 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Gorongosa National Park

Southern Black Flycatcher
LC

Southern Black Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Melaenornis pammelaina

10–20% · With luck
White-browed Scrub Robin

White-browed Scrub Robin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Erythropygia leucophrys

10–20% · With luck
Bearded Scrub Robin

Bearded Scrub Robin

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Erythropygia quadrivirgata

10–20% · With luck
African Stonechat
LC

African Stonechat

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Saxicola torquatus

10–20% · With luck
White-browed Robin-Chat
LC

White-browed Robin-Chat

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cossypha heuglini

10–20% · With luck
Ashy Alseonax

Ashy Alseonax

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Muscicapa caerulescens

5–10% · With luck
Grey Tit-Flycatcher

Grey Tit-Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Myioparus plumbeus

5–10% · With luck
Pale Flycatcher

Pale Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Bradornis pallidus

5–10% · Rare
Redcap Robinchat
LC

Redcap Robinchat

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cossypha natalensis

<5% · Rare
Spotted Flycatcher
LC

Spotted Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Muscicapa striata

<5% · Rare
African Dusky Flycatcher
LC

African Dusky Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Muscicapa adusta

<5% · Rare
Capped Wheatear
LC

Capped Wheatear

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Oenanthe pileata

Insufficient data

📅 Monthly Probability

20–30
Jan
20–30
Feb
20–30
Mar
20–30
Apr
10–20
May
10–20
Jun
10–20
Jul
10–20
Aug
30–40
Sep
20–30
Oct
20–30
Nov
10–20
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Liwonde National Park 🇲🇼 Malawi
60–70%
2 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
20–30%
3 Gorongosa National Park 🇲🇿 Mozambique
20–30%
4 Selous Game Reserve 🇹🇿 Tanzania
10–20%
5 Kafue National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
10–20%
6 Lower Zambezi National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
10–20%
7 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
10–20%
8 Mana Pools National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
10–20%
9 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
10–20%
10 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
5–10%
11 Chobe National Park 🇧🇼 Botswana
5–10%
12 South Luangwa National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
5–10%
13 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
14 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
15 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
16 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
17 Hwange National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
18 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
19 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
20 Moremi Game Reserve 🇧🇼 Botswana
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Collared Palmthrush in Gorongosa National Park?

About 22% of wildlife watchers report a Collared Palmthrush sighting in Gorongosa National Park, based on 47 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Collared Palmthrush in Gorongosa National Park?

September has the highest sighting rate for Collared Palmthrush in Gorongosa National Park in our monthly data.

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