Grey-chested Babbler
Kakamega poliothorax
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Dapple-throat and Allies (Modulatricidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The grey-chested babbler (Kakamega poliothorax), also known as the grey-chested kakamega or grey-chested illadopsis, is a species of bird in the family Modulatricidae. It is the only species in its genus.
It is found in the Cameroon line, western Kenya and the Albertine rift montane forests. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Southeastern Nigeria to southern Cameroon, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and western Kenya; Bioko.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Grey-chested babbler
- 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.
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