Black-throated Apalis
Black-throated Apalis
100
2 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
A medium-sized apalis with a distinctive black throat and upper breast, contrasting with grey upperparts and white underparts.
Where to spot
Montane forests, often in the understory and mid-strata, across East and Central Africa (e.g., Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, Kenya).
How to spot
Look for the prominent black throat patch. It is an active insectivore, moving quickly through foliage. Listen for its characteristic, often rapid and somewhat buzzy, song or calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Montane forests, often in the understory and mid-strata, across East and Central Africa (e.g., Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, Kenya).
How to spot
Look for the prominent black throat patch. It is an active insectivore, moving quickly through foliage. Listen for its characteristic, often rapid and somewhat buzzy, song or calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Black-throated Apalis is known for its relatively loud and varied song, which helps in locating this often-active bird in its forest habitat.
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