Ruwenzori Apalis
Oreolais ruwenzorii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusOreolais (Black-collared and Ruwenzori Apalises)
- SpeciesOreolais ruwenzorii (Ruwenzori Apalis)
About the Ruwenzori Apalis
The Rwenzori apalis or collared apalis (Oreolais ruwenzorii) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
The Rwenzori 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 Ruwenzori Apalis in Volcanoes National Park
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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 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ruwenzori Apalis in Volcanoes National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ruwenzori Apalis sighting in Volcanoes National Park, based on 80 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ruwenzori Apalis in Volcanoes National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Ruwenzori Apalis in Volcanoes National Park in our monthly data.