Endemic to Taita Hills' forests, Taita Apalis and Taita Thrush are listed as Critically Endangered by the Government of Kenya and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Taita Apalis. This species is considered Critically Endangered because it has a tiny range, within which its montane forest habitat has become severely fragmented and continues to decline in both extent and quality. Its very small population has consequently been fragmented into extremely small subpopulations, and continues to experience declines in its remaining habitat. 13 km2
Taita Thrush. This species is considered Endangered because it has a small population size and a very small range, within which its montane forest habitat has been severely fragmented and continues to decline in both extent and quality. 130m2
Taita White-eye. This species has a small population which is restricted to three isolated subpopulation, none of which hold more than 1,000 mature individuals. The preferred montane forest habitat is suffering ongoing degradation and there is evidence that a rapid reduction in abundance has taken place in the largest subpopulation over the past 25 years. It is therefore classified as Vulnerable.
Populations
Taita Apalis: 50-249 mature individuals
Taita Thrush: 250-999 mature individuals
Taita White-eye: 1830-4700 mature individuals
