Brown-headed Apalis
NameBrown-headed Apalis
Common NameBrown-headed Apalis
Scientific NameApalis alticola
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive dark brown cap extending to the nape, contrasting sharply with a clean white throat and breast. The upperparts are slate-grey, while the flanks and belly are whitish. It has a slender, black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched 'chip-chip-chip' notes and a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in scattered montane regions across East and Central Africa, including parts of Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, and Malawi.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown cap, Grey upperparts, White throat and underparts, Small size, Slender black bill
Description
A small, active warbler characterized by its dark brown cap, grey upperparts, and clean white underparts. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests.
