Black-backed Cisticola vs Karoo Prinia
Cisticola eximius compared with Prinia maculosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Cisticola | Karoo Prinia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola eximius | Prinia maculosa |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 10.3 cm (4.1 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) | 9.25 g (0.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Cisticola
Least Concern
Karoo Prinia
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.