Taita Apalis
Apalis fuscigularis
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Kenya
- Family
- Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Taita apalis (Apalis fuscigularis) is a bird in the family Cisticolidae that is endemic to the Taita Hills in Kenya. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the bar-throated apalis.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Kenya (Taita Hills).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Taita apalis
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
