Apalis kaboboensis
The Kabobo Apalis (Apalis kaboboensis) is a diminutive and distinctive passerine, a member of the Cisticolidae family, characterized by its remarkably restricted range in the montane cloud forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring approximately 11-13 cm in length and weighing around 7-12 grams, this small warbler sports an olive-green back and wings, contrasting sharply with a vibrant yellow belly and vent. Its head features a greyish-olive cap and often a subtle darker lore ...
This apalis exclusively inhabits montane and sub-montane cloud forests and their edges, typically found at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,400 meters above sea level.
Its diet consists primarily of small invertebrates, predominantly insects and their larvae, which it actively gleans from foliage and occasionally catches in flight.
The Kabobo Apalis is an active and restless arboreal insectivore, spending its days methodically foraging through the canopy and sub-canopy foliage. It primarily gleans small invertebrates, such as caterpillars and beetles, from leaves and branches, occasionally making short aerial sallies to cat...
The Kabobo Apalis is endemic to the Kabobo Massif, a rugged and remote mountain range situated in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Its entire known distribution is confined to this single mountainous area, predominantly within the Maniema province, making it one of the most geographicall...
Vulnerable
- The Kabobo Apalis is a true endemic, found only on the Kabobo Massif in the Democratic Republic of Congo, making it one of the most geographically restricted bird species on Earth. - Its distinctive pale yellow to whitish iris is a key field mark that helps differentiate it from other apalises ...