Mountain Masked Apalis
Apalis personata
The Mountain Masked Apalis (Apalis personata) is a rare cisticola found in 4 countries, weighing about 11 g. The mountain masked apalis, also known as the black-faced apalis, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
About the Mountain Masked Apalis
The mountain masked apalis, also known as the black-faced apalis, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It was first described in 1902.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Mountain Masked Apalis look like?
- The mountain masked apalis, also known as the black-faced apalis, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
- How big is a Mountain Masked Apalis?
- The Mountain Masked Apalis is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Mountain Masked Apalis?
- The Mountain Masked Apalis occurs in 4 countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Congo - Kinshasa and Burundi.
- What birds look similar to a Mountain Masked Apalis?
- The Mountain Masked Apalis is most easily confused with the Black-headed Apalis, the Chestnut-throated Apalis and the Black-throated Apalis.
- Is the Mountain Masked Apalis endangered?
- The Mountain Masked Apalis is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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