Gray Apalis
NameGray Apalis
Common NameGray Apalis
Scientific NameApalis cinerea
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain gray, contrasting with a whitish throat and underparts. The flanks may have a faint grayish wash. It possesses a pale eye, often reddish-brown, and a slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' series, sometimes developing into a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in disjunct populations across central and eastern Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (11-12 cm), Plain gray upperparts, Whitish underparts, Pale eye (often reddish-brown), Slender, dark bill
Description
The Gray Apalis is a small, active warbler typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and undergrowth of montane forests. It is generally inconspicuous due to its plain gray and white plumage, often moving quickly through dense vegetation.
