About the Black-faced Apalis
The mountain masked apalis, also known as the black-faced apalis, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It was first described in 1902.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Apalis personata |
| Species Codes | blfapa1, BFAP, MMAP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Apalis belong to?
The Black-faced Apalis (Apalis personata) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Apalis?
The mountain masked apalis, also known as the black-faced apalis, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It was first described in 1902....
Where can I report a Black-faced Apalis sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Apalis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfapa1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
164
Species in Family
55
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