Barred Wren-warbler vs Black-backed Cisticola
Calamonastes fasciolatus compared with Cisticola eximius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Wren-warbler | Black-backed Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calamonastes fasciolatus | Cisticola eximius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 12.65 g (0.45 oz) | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Barred Wren-warbler only
None
Black-backed Cisticola only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Wren-warbler
Least Concern
Black-backed Cisticola
About These Birds
Barred Wren-warbler
The Barred Wren-warbler is a small warbler of the family Cisticolidae found in dry thicket and scrub of southern Africa, from Angola to South Africa. Weighing about 12.65g with a wingspan of 11.8cm, it has finely barred brown plumage. It skulks in dense low vegetation, feeding on insects gleaned from leaves and stems.
Black-backed Cisticola
The Black-backed Cisticola is a small, grassland-dwelling warbler found in the damp grassy areas and wetland margins of West and Central Africa. It has a black back with buff streaking and warm rufous tones on the head and wings. It perches atop grass stems, singing persistently, and feeds on insects and small seeds.