About the Brown-headed Apalis
The brown-headed apalis is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Apalis in the family Cisticolidae. Formerly included within the grey apalis but is now commonly considered to be a separate species. It has two subspecies: A. a. alticola and A. a. dowsetti.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Apalis alticola |
| Species Codes | brhapa1, BHAP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Apalis belong to?
The Brown-headed Apalis (Apalis alticola) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Apalis?
The brown-headed apalis is a small passerine bird belonging to the genus Apalis in the family Cisticolidae. Formerly included within the grey apalis but is now commonly considered to be a separate species. It has two subspecies: A. a. alticola and A. a. dowsetti....
Where can I report a Brown-headed Apalis sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Apalis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brhapa1, or on iNaturalist.
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