Black-backed Cisticola vs Black-lored Cisticola
Cisticola eximius compared with Cisticola nigriloris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Cisticola | Black-lored Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola eximius | Cisticola nigriloris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 19.5 g (0.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-backed Cisticola only
Black-lored Cisticola only
Conservation Status
Black-backed Cisticola
Black-lored 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.
Black-lored Cisticola
The Black-lored Cisticola is a small, skulking warbler with streaked brown and buff plumage and small black patches on the lores. It inhabits tall grass, bracken fern, and forest-edge vegetation in the montane areas of the Albertine Rift in east-central Africa. It feeds on small insects and seeds, creeping through dense grass stems in the manner typical of cisticolas.