Thyolo alethe  (Alethe choloensis)

A little-known bird of Africa's disappearing montane evergreen forests, the Thyolo alethe, named after a town in its range, is a small thrush-like bird with well defined plumage. The warm rusty upperparts are clearly demarcated from the white underparts, although the plumage on the sides of the face and neck may be washed grey (3). The tail is dark brown, except for the outer tail feathers which have white tips (4), and the long legs and toes are flesh-coloured (3). The Thyolo alethe has a repertoire of calls (2), including a soft trrrp alarm call, and its song is soft and melodic (3).