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White-winged Apalis

Apalis chariessa

Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハジロイロムシクイ
Chinese 白翅娇莺
Spanish Apalis Aliblanco
French Apalis à ailes blanches
German Spiegelfeinsänger
Portuguese apalis-de-asa-branca
Russian Белокрылый апалис

Similar Species in Apalis

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Bamenda Apalis
Apalis bamendae
Least Concern
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Bar-throated Apalis
Apalis thoracica
Least Concern
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Black-capped Apalis
Apalis nigriceps
Least Concern
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Black-faced Apalis
Apalis personata
Least Concern
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Black-headed Apalis
Apalis melanocephala
Least Concern
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Black-throated Apalis
Apalis jacksoni
Least Concern
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Brown-headed Apalis
Apalis alticola
Least Concern
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Buff-throated Apalis
Apalis rufogularis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-winged Apalis?
The scientific name of White-winged Apalis is Apalis chariessa. It belongs to the genus Apalis.
What is the conservation status of White-winged Apalis?
White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-winged Apalis live?
White-winged Apalis is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.
What family does White-winged Apalis belong to?
White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa) belongs to the genus Apalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cisticolidae.
Is White-winged Apalis endangered?
Yes, White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does White-winged Apalis belong to?
White-winged Apalis (Apalis chariessa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of White-winged Apalis?
The closest relatives of White-winged Apalis in the genus Apalis include Bamenda Apalis, Bar-throated Apalis, Black-capped Apalis, Black-faced Apalis, Black-headed Apalis.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Apalis — 20 Species

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Bamenda Apalis
Apalis bamendae
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Bar-throated Apalis
Apalis thoracica
LC 🐾
Black-capped Apalis
Apalis nigriceps
LC 🐾
Black-faced Apalis
Apalis personata
LC 🐾
Black-headed Apalis
Apalis melanocephala
LC 🐾
Black-throated Apalis
Apalis jacksoni
LC 🐾
Brown-headed Apalis
Apalis alticola
LC 🐾
Buff-throated Apalis
Apalis rufogularis
LC 🐾
Chapin's Apalis
Apalis chapini
LC 🐾
Chestnut-throated Apalis
Apalis porphyrolaema
LC 🐾
Chirinda Apalis
Apalis chirindensis
VU 🐾
Gosling's Apalis
Apalis goslingi
LC 🐾
Gray Apalis
Apalis cinerea
LC 🐾
Kabobo Apalis
Apalis kaboboensis
VU 🐾
Karamoja Apalis
Apalis karamojae
VU 🐾
Kungwe Apalis
Apalis argentea
LC 🐾
Masked Apalis
Apalis binotata
LC 🐾
Namuli Apalis
Apalis lynesi
EN 🐾
Rudd's Apalis
Apalis ruddi
LC 🐾
Sharpe's Apalis
Apalis sharpii
NT
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