Ashy Cisticola
Cisticola cinereolus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.0 cm
Weight
16.7 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ashy Cisticola endangered?
The Ashy Cisticola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Cisticola nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ashy Cisticola?
The Ashy Cisticola has a wingspan of 12.0 cm, weight of 16.7 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Cisticola belong to?
The Ashy Cisticola (Cisticola cinereolus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.
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