About the Black-headed Apalis
The black-headed apalis is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Apalis melanocephala |
| Species Codes | blhapa1, BHAP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Apalis belong to?
The Black-headed Apalis (Apalis melanocephala) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Apalis?
The black-headed apalis is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane for...
Where can I report a Black-headed Apalis sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Apalis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhapa1, or on iNaturalist.
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