Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies
Gabela Akalat
Sheppardia gabela
ENEndangered Endemic to Angola
- Family
- Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies (Muscicapidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Gabela akalat (Sheppardia gabela) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is endemic to Angola. The name is in part derived from the town where they were first observed, Gabela.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Angola (humid montane forest of Gabela escarpment).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Gabela akalat
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
