Ruwenzori Apalis
NameRuwenzori Apalis
Common NameRuwenzori Apalis
Scientific NameApalis ruwenzorii
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species has a grey head and upperparts, with a distinctive black breast band. The throat and flanks are rufous-buff, contrasting with a white belly. It possesses a dark, slender bill and striking orange-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in high-altitude forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, southwestern Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying FeaturesGrey cap and upperparts, Black breast band, Rufous-buff throat and flanks, White belly, Orange-brown eyes, Small size
Description
The Ruwenzori Apalis is a small, warbler-like bird found in montane forests of the Albertine Rift. It is an active insectivore, typically foraging in the undergrowth and lower to mid-canopy.
