Angola Cave-Chat

Xenocopsychus ansorgei

The Angola cave chat is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It is the sole member of the monotypic genus Xenocopsychus; although it was placed in Cossypha between 2010 and 2022 based on the results of a 2010 molecular phylogenetic study, this placement was found to be an error. It occurs locally from western Angola to marginally south of the Kunene River in northern Namibia. Its natural habitat is rocky places in moist to dry savanna. It was previously described as being Near threatened, but has since been downgraded to Least concern.

Select tracking region

Where are you looking?

Select a tracking region above to ping the eBird database and reveal live hotspots for the Angola Cave-Chat.

Loading sightings...

💬 Discussion

Loading comments...

Enter your name and email to join the discussion

Low-Light Telephoto Systems

Identifying specific features of the Angola Cave-Chat requires high-contrast magnification. Check out the top-rated 8x42 optics.

View Pro Optics

Expedition Prep

Targeting the Angola Cave-Chat?

Build a custom travel itinerary around these hotpot clusters using our trip planning suite.

Open Planner