Black-backed Cisticola vs Red-pate Cisticola
Cisticola eximius compared with Cisticola ruficeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Cisticola | Red-pate Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola eximius | Cisticola ruficeps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 10.049999999999999 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-backed Cisticola only
None
Red-pate Cisticola only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Cisticola
Least Concern
Red-pate 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.