Huambo Cisticola vs Black-backed Cisticola
Cisticola bailunduensis compared with Cisticola eximius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Huambo Cisticola | Black-backed Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola bailunduensis | Cisticola eximius |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 14.2 g (0.50 oz) | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Huambo Cisticola
Least Concern
Black-backed Cisticola
About These Birds
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.