Yellow-throated Apalis
NameYellow-throated Apalis
Common NameYellow-throated Apalis
Scientific NameApalis thoracica
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-throated Apalis has a distinctive black cap and face, a bright yellow throat, and a prominent black band across its chest. Its upperparts are olive-green, while the belly below the breast band is whitish. The tail is dark with white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sharp, repeated 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' call. It also produces a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of quick, sharp notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Southern Africa, its range extends from southern Angola and Zambia, south through Zimbabwe, Botswana, and throughout much of South Africa.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, bright yellow throat, prominent black breast band, olive-green back, active foraging in dense vegetation
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its striking plumage and energetic foraging behavior. It typically hops and gleans insects from the foliage and undergrowth of dense vegetation, often flicking its tail.
