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Black-capped Apalis

Apalis nigriceps

Least Concern
Envergadura
9,3 cm
Peso
8,52 g
Família
Cisticolidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 9,3 cm 3.7 in
Peso 8,52 g 0.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Cisticolidae
Genus Apalis
Espécies Apalis nigriceps

Distribution

Black-capped Apalis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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