Chapin's Apalis
NameChapin's Apalis
Common NameChapin's Apalis
Scientific NameApalis chapini
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a striking rufous (reddish-brown) head, nape, and throat. The back, wings, and tail are grey, while the underparts are whitish to pale grey. It has dark eyes and a slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid notes, often described as a 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Albertine Rift mountains, found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesRufous head and throat, Grey upperparts, Small size, Active foraging behavior in forest undergrowth
Description
Chapin's Apalis is a small, active warbler characterized by its distinctive rufous head and grey upperparts. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests.
