Black-throated Apalis
NameBlack-throated Apalis
Common NameBlack-throated Apalis
Scientific NameApalis thoracica
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults feature a black head and throat, contrasted by a striking white malar stripe. The upperparts are olive-green, while the wings and tail are grey, and the underparts are yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched trill, often described as a 'chip-chip-chip-chip' or a series of 'twee-twee-twee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread resident across southern and eastern Africa, from Angola and Zambia south through South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBlack throat, White malar stripe, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Small size
Description
A small, active warbler with a distinctive black throat and a prominent white malar stripe. It forages primarily for insects in the undergrowth and mid-canopy of various forest and scrub habitats.
