
Yellow-breasted Apalis
Yellow-breasted Apalis
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A small, attractive apalis with a bright yellow breast and belly, contrasting with a grey head and olive-green back. It often has a dark eye.
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, dense scrub, and acacia bush across much of sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Look for its bright yellow breast. It is an active, often restless, feeder in the mid-strata of trees and bushes. Its calls are varied, often high-pitched, ringing, or trilling.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day. Most vocal during the breeding season, which varies regionally but often follows the onset of rains.
Where to spot
Savanna woodlands, dry forests, dense scrub, and acacia bush across much of sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Look for its bright yellow breast. It is an active, often restless, feeder in the mid-strata of trees and bushes. Its calls are varied, often high-pitched, ringing, or trilling.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day. Most vocal during the breeding season, which varies regionally but often follows the onset of rains.
The Yellow-breasted Apalis is one of the most widespread and variable apalis species, with numerous subspecies showing variations in the extent and intensity of yellow and grey in their plumage.
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