Black-backed Cisticola vs Black-collared Apalis
Cisticola eximius compared with Oreolais pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Cisticola | Black-collared Apalis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola eximius | Oreolais pulcher |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-backed Cisticola only
Black-collared Apalis only
Conservation Status
Black-backed Cisticola
Black-collared Apalis
About These Birds
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.
Black-collared Apalis
The Black-collared Apalis is a small, warbler-like bird of highland forests in East Africa, with adults bearing a broad black collar across the throat and upper breast contrasting with white underparts and olive upperparts. It ranges in montane forests of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It forages actively in the mid-story and canopy, feeding on small insects and spiders.