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Rudd's Apalis
Apalis ruddi Grant, CHB, 1908
9.7 gWeight
Rudd's apalis (Apalis ruddi) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Mozambique, Eswatini
Where and when it's recorded
Rudd's Apalis has been recorded at 23 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- St Lucia – iGwalagwala TrailSouth Africa613 records
- Mkhuze GRSouth Africa305 records
- Bonamanzi GRSouth Africa163 records
More places
- iSimangaliso WP – Eastern ShoresSouth Africa145 records
- Phinda GR – AirfieldSouth Africa137 records
- Mkhuze GR – Kumasinga HideSouth Africa123 records
- St Lucia – iMfolozi River mouthSouth Africa102 records
- Tembe Elephant ParkSouth Africa81 records
- Macaneta – Wetland, dune forests and coastMozambique69 records
- Manyoni GR – Zebra Hills LodgeSouth Africa67 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
Rudd's apalis (Apalis ruddi) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
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Questions
How big is the Rudd's Apalis?
The Rudd's Apalis weighs around 9.7 g.
Where does the Rudd's Apalis live?
Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Mozambique and Eswatini.
When is the best time to see the Rudd's Apalis?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Rudd's Apalis endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rudd's Apalis as Least Concern.
What does the Rudd's Apalis eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Rudd's Apalis in?
It belongs to the family Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 9.7 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 46 mm
- Tail
- 46 mm
- Bill
- 10 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 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
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
Black-headed ApalisApalis melanocephala
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