Masked Apalis
NameMasked Apalis
Common NameMasked Apalis
Scientific NameApalis binotata
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Masked Apalis has a grey crown and nape, with a striking black mask extending from the lores through the eye to the ear-coverts. This contrasts sharply with a clean white throat and malar stripe. Its upperparts are olive-green, and the underparts are white with olive-green flanks. The tail is also olive-green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' song, often delivered quickly and repetitively.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, with fragmented populations occurring across Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head with black mask, White throat and malar stripe, Olive-green upperparts, White underparts with olive flanks, Small size
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its distinctive grey head and prominent black mask. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth and mid-story of dense forest habitats, often moving quickly through foliage.
