White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa)
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White-winged Apalis

Apalis chariessa Reichenow, 1879

9.2 gWeight

The white-winged apalis (Apalis chariessa) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.

Most records: Malawi

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Malawi

White-winged Apalis has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Zomba PlateauMalawi18 records
  2. Mt. Thyolo – Satemwa Tea EstateMalawi18 records
  3. Liwonde National ParkMalawi3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malawi

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 white-winged apalis (Apalis chariessa) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.

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Questions

How big is the White-winged Apalis?

The White-winged Apalis weighs around 9.2 g.

Where does the White-winged Apalis live?

Its breeding range: Africa: eastern. It is most often recorded in Malawi.

Is the White-winged Apalis endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-winged Apalis as Near Threatened.

What does the White-winged Apalis eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-winged Apalis in?

It belongs to the family Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
9.2 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: eastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cisticolas & Allies Cisticolidae
Genus
Apalis

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White-winged Apalis

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