Aberdare Cisticola
Cisticola aberdare
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
12.6 cm
Weight
20.5 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Aberdare Cisticola is a vulnerable warbler restricted to the Aberdare Mountains of Kenya, weighing about 21g. It inhabits high-elevation montane grasslands threatened by habitat degradation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.6 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 20.5 g | 0.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Cisticola |
| Species | Cisticola aberdare |
Distribution
Aberdare Cisticola has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Aberdare Cisticola endangered?
The Aberdare Cisticola has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Aberdare Cisticola nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Aberdare Cisticola?
The Aberdare Cisticola has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 20.5 g.
What order and family does the Aberdare Cisticola belong to?
The Aberdare Cisticola (Cisticola aberdare) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.
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