Brown-tailed Apalis

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Brown-tailed Apalis (<em>Apalis flavocincta</em>) is a species of Cisticolas & Allies (<em>Cisticolidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Brown-tailed Apalis (Apalis flavocincta) is a species of Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Apalis; binomial: Apalis flavocincta; authority: (Sharpe, 1882).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Brown-tailed Apalis A. flavocincta is split from A. flavida based on habitat, plumage and vocal differences (Sibley & Monroe 1990; HBW/BirdLife, Borrow pers. comm., Redman pers. comm.).

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