Black-faced Apalis
NameBlack-faced Apalis
Common NameBlack-faced Apalis
Scientific NameApalis personata
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive black face and throat, bright yellow breast, and a white belly. The upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-green. It has a noticeable reddish-orange eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, often delivered quickly and repetitively.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in high-altitude forests in countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face and throat, Bright yellow breast, Olive-green upperparts, Reddish-orange eye
Description
The Black-faced Apalis is a small, active warbler characterized by its striking black face and throat, contrasting with a bright yellow breast. It typically forages for insects in the dense undergrowth and mid-canopy of montane forests.
