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Apalis
Sign in to saveThe apalises are small passerine birds belonging to the genus Apalis, in the family Cisticolidae. They are found in forest, woodlands and scrub across most parts of sub-Saharan Africa. They are slender birds with long tails and have a slender bill for catching insects. They are typically brown, grey or green above and several species have brightly coloured underparts. Males and females are usually similar in appearance but the males are sometimes brighter.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyCisticolidae
Observations recorded310,694
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 20
- With media
- 6
- Family
- Cisticolidae
- Collections
- NHMUK, ANSP, CLO, DMNH, FMNH
- Recorded in
- Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, Uganda, Angola
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Cisticolidae
- Image
- Bar-throated Apalis, Apalis thoracica, at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (15781570104).jpg
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- Apalis
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- Apalis
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- Category:Apalis
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- Apalis
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