Ashy Cisticola vs Sao Tome Prinia
Cisticola cinereolus compared with Prinia molleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy Cisticola | Sao Tome Prinia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cisticola cinereolus | Prinia molleri |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.0 cm (4.7 in) | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 16.7 g (0.59 oz) | 8.5 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ashy Cisticola only
Sao Tome Prinia only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy Cisticola
Least Concern
Sao Tome Prinia
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.