Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 28,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat destruction and fragmentation through wood extraction, encroachment of agriculture is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A soft 'tssh' contact note. A thin, weak, high-pitched song.
Usambara Akalat (Sheppardia montana) [XC429842]
by Frank Lambert from Magamba Forest, Mazumbai Forest Reserve, Tanga, Tanzania (call)
Usambara Akalat (Sheppardia montana) [XC429841]
by Frank Lambert from Magamba Forest, Mazumbai Forest Reserve, Tanga, Tanzania (song)
Subspecies
Formerly allocated to genus Dryocichloides along with Iringa Akalat (Sheppardia lowei), with which was at one time considered conspecific. Has also been placed in Alethe. Biomolecular studies suggest that separate generic status for these and several other species may be appropriate.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet