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Zitting Cisticola

Cisticola juncidis

Least Concern
Wingspan
9.8 cm
Weight
8.28 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 9.8 cm 3.9 in
Weight 8.28 g 0.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 11-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

Clutch Size

2-7

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cisticolidae
Genus Cisticola
Species Cisticola juncidis

Distribution

Zitting Cisticola has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Zitting Cisticola endangered?
The Zitting Cisticola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Zitting Cisticola nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 11-15 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the Zitting Cisticola?
The Zitting Cisticola has a wingspan of 9.8 cm, weight of 8.28 g.
What order and family does the Zitting Cisticola belong to?
The Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.

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