Black-backed Cisticola vs Tana River Cisticola
Cisticola eximius compared with Cisticola restrictus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Cisticola | Tana River Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola eximius | Cisticola restrictus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 13.333333333333334 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-backed Cisticola only
Tana River Cisticola only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Cisticola
Data Deficient
Tana River 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.