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Chirinda Apalis
Apalis chirindensis Shelley, 1906
11–13 cmLength8.6 gWeight
The Chirinda apalis (Apalis chirindensis) is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Cisticolidae.
Busiest months: September and November · Most records: Zimbabwe
Where and when it's recorded
Chirinda Apalis has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- SeldomseenZimbabwe214 records
- Aberfoyle LodgeZimbabwe52 records
- Katiyo Tea EstateZimbabwe4 records
More places
- Wamba MarshZimbabwe3 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Chirinda apalis (Apalis chirindensis) is a species of passerine bird belonging to the family Cisticolidae. This species is endemic to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Questions
How big is the Chirinda Apalis?
The Chirinda Apalis is about 11–13 cm long and weighs around 8.6 g.
Where does the Chirinda Apalis live?
Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern. It is most often recorded in Zimbabwe.
When is the best time to see the Chirinda Apalis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Chirinda Apalis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Chirinda Apalis as Vulnerable.
What does the Chirinda Apalis eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Chirinda Apalis in?
It belongs to the family Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 11–13 cm
- Weight
- 8.6 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 48 mm
- Tail
- 58 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: southeastern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Cisticolas & Allies Cisticolidae
- Genus
- Apalis
Other birds in the genus Apalis
Bar-throated ApalisApalis thoracica
Yellow-throated ApalisApalis flavigularis
Taita ApalisApalis fuscigularis
Namuli ApalisApalis lynesi
Rudd's ApalisApalis ruddi
Brown-tailed ApalisApalis flavocincta
Yellow-breasted ApalisApalis flavida
Lowland Masked ApalisApalis binotata
Mountain Masked ApalisApalis personata
Black-throated ApalisApalis jacksoni
White-winged ApalisApalis chariessa
Black-capped ApalisApalis nigriceps
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