Chestnut-throated Apalis

Tachyspiza rufitorques

The Chestnut-throated Apalis is a small passerine bird found in eastern Africa. It is known for its distinctive chestnut-colored throat and greyish-brown upperparts. This species is often found in dense undergrowth and forest edges, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates. The Chestnut-throated Apalis is known for its melodious and varied song, which it uses to communicate with other members of its species. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and fragmentation are potential future threats to this species.

Habitat: Dense undergrowth and forest edges