Bar-throated Apalis vs Black-backed Cisticola
Apalis thoracica compared with Cisticola eximius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-throated Apalis | Black-backed Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apalis thoracica | Cisticola eximius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 11.533333333333333 g (0.41 oz) | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bar-throated Apalis only
Black-backed Cisticola only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-throated Apalis
Least Concern
Black-backed 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.
Black-backed Cisticola
The Black-backed Cisticola is a small, grassland-dwelling warbler found in the damp grassy areas and wetland margins of West and Central Africa. It has a black back with buff streaking and warm rufous tones on the head and wings. It perches atop grass stems, singing persistently, and feeds on insects and small seeds.