Ashy Cisticola
Cisticola cinereolus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cisticola-cinereolus"></birdfyi-bird>The Ashy Cisticola (Cisticola cinereolus) is a bird species in the family Cisticolidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12 cm and a weight of 16.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Ashy Cisticola is a small warbler-like bird found in dry savanna and thornbush habitats of East Africa. Weighing about 16.7g with a wingspan near 12cm, it is pale grey-brown with a distinctive call. Like other cisticolas, it favors grassland and scrub edges and feeds on insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in |
| Weight | 16.7 g | 0.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Cisticola |
| Species | Cisticola cinereolus |
Distribution
Ashy Cisticola has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cisticolidae family