Karamoja Apalis
Apalis karamojae
Karamoja Apalis (Apalis karamojae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Karamoja Apalis (Apalis karamojae) is a member of the Cisticolidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 9.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Cisticolidae Cisticolas & Allies
- Genus Apalis
- Species karamojae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 9.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Cisticolidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Karamoja Apalis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Karamoja Apalis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Karamoja Apalis (Apalis karamojae) belongs to the Cisticolidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF ne Uganda.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 9.2 g, with a wing length of about 4.9 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 23,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Karamoja Apalis?
The Karamoja Apalis is a very small bird that weighs around 9.2 g.
Where does the Karamoja Apalis live?
The Karamoja Apalis is found across Africa with a range covering AF ne Uganda, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Karamoja Apalis belong to?
The Karamoja Apalis (Apalis karamojae) belongs to the Cisticolidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Karamoja Apalis eat?
The Karamoja Apalis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Karamoja Apalis migrate?
The Karamoja Apalis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Karamoja Apalis endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Karamoja Apalis make?
1 real field recording of the Karamoja Apalis — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Karamoja Apalis's range?
The Karamoja Apalis has a mapped global range of about 23,000 km².
Conservation
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