Petite arboreal warblers of forest, thicket and moist woodland. They use the thin straight bill for gleaning invertebrate prey, primarily from bark and twigs, but also from leaves. They readily join mixed-species foraging flocks.
They are monogamous, the nest is an upright oval structure with side-top entrance. They lay a clutch of 2 - 3 speckled eggs. Incabation and care of the young is done by both parents

Apalis = soft

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