Black-backed Cisticola vs Ashy Tailorbird
Cisticola eximius compared with Orthotomus ruficeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Cisticola | Ashy Tailorbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola eximius | Orthotomus ruficeps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 8.4 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-backed Cisticola only
Ashy Tailorbird only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Cisticola
Least Concern
Ashy Tailorbird
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.
Ashy Tailorbird
The Ashy Tailorbird is a small warbler-like bird found in mangroves, gardens, and coastal scrub across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 8.4g with a wingspan near 9.5cm, it has a rufous cap and ashy-grey body. Like other tailorbirds, it stitches leaves together to form its cup-shaped nest.