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The yellow-breasted apalis, Apalis flavida, likes the thickets and although a common resident, it is often overlooked. The female always lacks the black breast bar that are often (not always) present in males. Chances are that this bird is a female because a "partner" with this bar was seen at the same time.


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Great shot, JvR!

Mine is also a female….the male was in the same tree but less willing to pose for a photo.

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Unfortunately not a great photo but here the Barthroated and Yellowbreasted Apalis can be seen close together in the same tree

I have seen these little birds without fail every time I've been to Lake Panic in the last couple of years.
When walking down to the hide, just search the trees above your head, especially the last 10 metres or so before the hide. Always find them around here.

The male.

Jo, jo!

What equipment did you use to make this image, Nannie?

Canon 20D with 70-200 L,its round about a 70% crop,and thanks.