Ashy Cisticola vs Whistling Cisticola
Cisticola cinereolus compared with Cisticola lateralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy Cisticola | Whistling Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola cinereolus | Cisticola lateralis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 16.7 g (0.59 oz) | 16.5 g (0.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy Cisticola
Least Concern
Whistling Cisticola
About These Birds
Ashy Cisticola
The Ashy Cisticola is a small warbler-like bird found in dry savanna and thornbush habitats of East Africa. Weighing about 16.7g with a wingspan near 12cm, it is pale grey-brown with a distinctive call. Like other cisticolas, it favors grassland and scrub edges and feeds on insects.