Chat Ruaha (Pentholaea collaris) female – Luangwa Zambia

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Chat Ruaha (Pentholaea collaris) female – Luangwa Zambia

The Ruaha Chat was split from the Arnot’s Chat and was understood to be a separate species in eastern Tanzania.  It can be seen that the diagnostic white continues below and beyond the eye while the female Arnot’s Chat white is confined to the throat.

  • Species:Ruaha Chat (Pentholaea collaris)
  • Bird Type:Female
  • FamilyChats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)
  • Date Taken20180908
  • Location:Mopani Forrest nr Kafunta
  • Area:South Luangwa
  • Country:Zambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA46604a Chat Ruaha (f) 2 South Luangwa Zambia Sept18 PH4_1280
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