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Black-capped Apalis

Apalis nigriceps

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
9,3 cm
Gewicht
8,52 g
Familie
Cisticolidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Black-capped Apalis (Apalis nigriceps) is a bird species in the family Cisticolidae, within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.3 cm and a weight of 8.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-capped Apalis is a small, active warbler of montane forests in Central and East Africa, with adults bearing a distinctive black crown and pale underparts. It inhabits forest edges, dense scrub, and undergrowth in montane zones from Cameroon east to Kenya and Tanzania. It feeds on small insects and spiders, foraging energetically in pairs or small groups.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 9,3 cm 3.7 in
Gewicht 8,52 g 0.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Cisticolidae
Genus Apalis
Arten Apalis nigriceps

Distribution

Black-capped Apalis has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Black-capped Apalis endangered?
The Black-capped Apalis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-capped Apalis?
The Black-capped Apalis has a wingspan of 9.3 cm, weight of 8.52 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Apalis belong to?
The Black-capped Apalis (Apalis nigriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.

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