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Black-backed Cisticola

Cisticola eximius

Least Concern
Envergadura
9,8 cm
Peso
12,0 g
Família
Cisticolidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Black-backed Cisticola (Cisticola eximius) is a bird species in the family Cisticolidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.8 cm and a weight of 12 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 9,8 cm 3.9 in
Peso 12,0 g 0.42 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

2-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Cisticolidae
Genus Cisticola
Espécies Cisticola eximius

Distribution

Black-backed Cisticola has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-backed Cisticola endangered?
The Black-backed Cisticola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-backed Cisticola?
The Black-backed Cisticola has a wingspan of 9.8 cm, weight of 12.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Cisticola belong to?
The Black-backed Cisticola (Cisticola eximius) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.

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