Sharpe's Apalis
NameSharpe's Apalis
Common NameSharpe's Apalis
Scientific NameApalis sharpii
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dark grey to blackish, with a slightly glossy appearance. The underparts are a contrasting paler grey, sometimes with a whitish vent. The iris is a distinctive reddish-brown, and the bill and legs are blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, which often accelerate into a trill or a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, inhabiting montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark grey/blackish head and upperparts, Paler grey underparts, Reddish-brown iris, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its dark head and upperparts contrasting with a paler grey belly. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests, often moving quickly through dense vegetation.
