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Rudd's Apalis

Rudd's Apalis

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A small, inconspicuous apalis with plain olive-brown upperparts and a pale greyish-white belly, often with a rufous wash on the flanks.
Where to spot
Coastal forests, dense thickets, and dense dry woodlands in southeastern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique, Eswatini).
How to spot
Difficult to observe due to its shy nature and dense habitat. Listen for its high-pitched, often repetitive, buzzing or chirping calls, which are the main clue to its presence.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the mornings. Breeding occurs during the austral spring and summer.
File:Apalis ruddi 2017 11 20 5983.jpg
File:Apalis ruddi 2017 11 20 5985.jpg
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319728464), crop.jpg
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319728464).jpg
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319747984), crop.jpg
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319747984).jpg
File:Apalis ruddi 2017 11 20 5983.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Apalis ruddi 2017 11 20 5985.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319728464), crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319728464).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319747984), crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rudd's apalis, Apalis ruddi, at Ndumo Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (28319747984).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Rudd's Apalis is a relatively range-restricted species, found in specific coastal forest and woodland habitats that are under threat.
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