Bar-throated Apalis vs Wing-snapping Cisticola
Apalis thoracica compared with Cisticola ayresii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-throated Apalis | Wing-snapping Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apalis thoracica | Cisticola ayresii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 9.0 cm (3.5 in) |
| Weight | 11.533333333333333 g (0.41 oz) | 9.616666666666667 g (0.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bar-throated Apalis only
Wing-snapping Cisticola only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-throated Apalis
Least Concern
Wing-snapping Cisticola
About These Birds
Bar-throated Apalis
The Bar-throated Apalis is a small warbler of the family Cisticolidae widespread in forest edges, scrub, and gardens across much of sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 11.5g with a wingspan of 10.2cm, it has a distinctive dark breast-band across its white underparts. It moves actively through foliage in pairs or small groups, gleaning small insects from leaves.