Bamenda Apalis
NameBamenda Apalis
Common NameBamenda Apalis
Scientific NameApalis bamendae
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey, contrasting with a rufous-orange forehead, lores, and throat that extends to the upper breast. The belly is whitish, with flanks often washed buffy. It has a dark, slender bill and pale legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of rapid 'chip' notes or a repeated 'tchip-tchip-tchip' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Bamenda Highlands and adjacent montane regions of western Cameroon, West Africa.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange face and throat, Grey upperparts, Small size (approx. 11.5 cm), Restricted geographic range in Cameroon, Found in montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Bamenda Apalis is a small, drab warbler characterized by its grey upperparts and distinctive rufous-orange face and throat. It typically forages in the undergrowth of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups.
