Thyolo alethe [SEP] IUCN conservation status
Thyolo alethe
The Thyolo alethe or Cholo alethe ("Chamaetylas choloensis") is an endangered species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Malawi and Mozambique. It is named after Thyolo, a nearby town in Malawi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is most threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, fires, and human activities.
Description.
This bird has rust-coloured upper parts and white underparts with grey plumage on the sides of its face and neck
identified, there are seven new populations of globally threatened species of birds in the forest, including the Thyolo alethe, whose other populations are all threatened by logging and deforestation. Others include Swynnerton's robin and Namuli apalis.
In June 2009, the Mozambique government announced that they would establish conservation measures to prevent commercial logging. The Mabu forest is believed to be the largest medium-altitude rain forest in Africa. African forests that are unspoiled by logging and other human activity are rare. The Mount Mabu forest is surrounded by