Carruthers's Cisticola vs Ashy Cisticola
Cisticola carruthersi compared with Cisticola cinereolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Carruthers's Cisticola | Ashy Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola carruthersi | Cisticola cinereolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.6 cm (4.6 in) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) |
| Weight | 11.45 g (0.40 oz) | 16.7 g (0.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Carruthers's Cisticola only
Ashy Cisticola only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Carruthers's Cisticola
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.