Ashy Cisticola
Cisticola cinereolus
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Least Concern
Envergure
12,0 cm
Poids
16,7 g
Famille
Cisticolidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 12,0 cm | 4.7 in |
| Poids | 16,7 g | 0.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP.
Taille de la couvée
4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Cisticola |
| Espèces | Cisticola cinereolus |
Distribution
Ashy Cisticola has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Ashy Cisticola endangered?
The Ashy Cisticola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Cisticola nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ashy Cisticola?
The Ashy Cisticola has a wingspan of 12.0 cm, weight of 16.7 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Cisticola belong to?
The Ashy Cisticola (Cisticola cinereolus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cisticolidae family
Black-backed Cisticola
Cisticola eximius
Least Concern
Wing-snapping Cisticola
Cisticola ayresii
Least Concern
Black-chested Prinia
Prinia flavicans
Least Concern
Namaqua Warbler
Phragmacia substriata
Least Concern
Black-collared Apalis
Oreolais pulcher
Least Concern
Kilombero Cisticola
Cisticola bakerorum
Vulnerable
White-tailed Cisticola
Cisticola anderseni
Near Threatened
Maasai Apalis
Apalis stronachi
Not Evaluated