Grey Wren-warbler vs Ashy Cisticola
Calamonastes simplex compared with Cisticola cinereolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Wren-warbler | Ashy Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calamonastes simplex | Cisticola cinereolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 16.7 g (0.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey Wren-warbler
Least Concern
Ashy Cisticola
About These Birds
Ashy Cisticola
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.