White-winged apalis
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White-winged apalis

Apalis chariessa

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-winged_apalis

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The White-winged apalis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited montane forest range in the Albertine Rift. Mining activities and human settlement encroachment have fragmented its specialized high-altitude habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones upward beyond available mountain peaks. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

The White-winged apalis inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Albertine Rift mountains. It prefers dense canopy areas with thick undergrowth and is particularly associated with bamboo zones and mixed montane forest ecosystems.

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is White-winged apalis classified as Vulnerable?
White-winged apalis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The White-winged apalis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited montane forest range in the Albertine Rift. Mining activities and human settlement encroachment have fragmented its specialized high-altitude habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones upward beyond available mountain peaks. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.
Where does White-winged apalis live?
White-winged apalis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-winged apalis?
The main threats to White-winged apalis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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