Kikuyu Akalat

Arizelocichla kikuyuensis

The Kikuyu Akalat is a small passerine bird species found in the highland forests of central Kenya. It has a distinctive olive-brown plumage with a pale belly and a rufous tail. This species is known for its melodious and varied song, which it uses to communicate and defend its territory. The Kikuyu Akalat forages for insects and small invertebrates in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often hopping and flitting among the vegetation. Its population is currently stable, but threats such as habitat loss and degradation may impact its future survival.

Habitat: Highland forests of central Kenya