Namuli Apalis
Apalis lynesi
Namuli Apalis (Apalis lynesi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Namuli Apalis (Apalis lynesi) is a member of the Cisticolidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 11.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Cisticolidae Cisticolas & Allies
- Genus Apalis
- Species lynesi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Cisticolidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Namuli Apalis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Namuli Apalis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Namuli Apalis (Apalis lynesi) is a member of the Cisticolidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Mozambique.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.4 g, with a wing length of about 5.2 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1,335 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Namuli Apalis?
The Namuli Apalis is a very small bird that weighs around 11.4 g.
Where does the Namuli Apalis live?
The Namuli Apalis is found across Africa with a range covering AF Mozambique, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Namuli Apalis belong to?
The Namuli Apalis (Apalis lynesi) belongs to the Cisticolidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Namuli Apalis eat?
The Namuli Apalis is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Namuli Apalis migrate?
The Namuli Apalis is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Namuli Apalis endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Namuli Apalis make?
1 real field recording of the Namuli Apalis — including its duet — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Namuli Apalis's range?
The Namuli Apalis has a mapped global range of about 1,335 km².
Conservation
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