Ashy Cisticola vs Black-collared Apalis
Cisticola cinereolus compared with Oreolais pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy Cisticola | Black-collared Apalis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola cinereolus | Oreolais pulcher |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 16.7 g (0.59 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy Cisticola
Least Concern
Black-collared Apalis
About These Birds
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.
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.