Chirinda Apalis
Apalis chirindensis
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Cisticolidae
About
The Chirinda apalis 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.
Fun Fact
The main threat to this species is habitat loss due to deforestation and degradation of the forest, within the 10 years up to 2022 the estimated loss of tree cover within its range has been 35%.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the mid-storey and canopy of evergreen forest and dense riverine bush, mostly at altitudes between 1,200 and 2,200 m (3,900 and 7,200 ft).
Diet
Feeds mainly on beetles, caterpillars and flies.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change