Bar-throated Apalis vs Ashy Cisticola
Apalis thoracica compared with Cisticola cinereolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-throated Apalis | Ashy Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apalis thoracica | Cisticola cinereolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) |
| Weight | 11.533333333333333 g (0.41 oz) | 16.7 g (0.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-throated Apalis
Least Concern
Ashy 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.
Ashy Cisticola
The Ashy Cisticola is a small warbler-like bird found in dry savanna and thornbush habitats of East Africa. Weighing about 16.7g with a wingspan near 12cm, it is pale grey-brown with a distinctive call. Like other cisticolas, it favors grassland and scrub edges and feeds on insects.