Black-capped Apalis
Black-capped Apalis
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A distinctive apalis with a prominent black cap and nape, contrasting with greyish upperparts and white underparts. It has a relatively long tail.
Where to spot
Tropical moist lowland and montane forests, primarily in the mid-canopy, in West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Look for its striking black cap. It is an active gleaner of insects. Listen for its distinctive, often rapid, ringing calls or a series of high-pitched notes.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the mornings. Breeding often coincides with the local wet season.
Where to spot
Tropical moist lowland and montane forests, primarily in the mid-canopy, in West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Look for its striking black cap. It is an active gleaner of insects. Listen for its distinctive, often rapid, ringing calls or a series of high-pitched notes.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the mornings. Breeding often coincides with the local wet season.
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The Black-capped Apalis is an active and vocal bird, often calling persistently as it forages in the mid-canopy of humid forests.
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