Black-collared Apalis
Oreolais pulcher
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusOreolais (Black-collared and Ruwenzori Apalises)
- SpeciesOreolais pulcher (Black-collared Apalis)
About the Black-collared Apalis
The black-collared apalis (Oreolais pulcher) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in the Cameroonian Highlands forests, western Kenya and the Albertine rift montane forests. The black-collared apalis was formerly placed in the genus Apalis but was moved to the new genus Oreolais when Apalis was shown to be polyphyletic. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-collared Apalis in Nairobi National Park
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Apalis flavida
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Cisticola cantans
Rattling Cisticola
Cisticola chiniana
Stout Cisticola
Cisticola robustus
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Siffling Cisticola
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Pectoral-patch Cisticola
Cisticola brunnescens
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Zitting Cisticola
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-collared Apalis in Nairobi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-collared Apalis sighting in Nairobi National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-collared Apalis in Nairobi National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Black-collared Apalis in Nairobi National Park in our monthly data.