Aberdare Cisticola
NameAberdare Cisticola
Common NameAberdare Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola aberdare
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinct rufous-brown cap, a faint pale supercilium, and a dark brown streaked back. The underparts are whitish on the throat and belly, transitioning to buffy on the flanks. Its tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched 'tsip' notes, often delivered in a rapid, clicking or buzzing sequence.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Aberdare Mountains and Mount Kenya in central Kenya, where it is found in high-altitude moorland and montane grassland habitats.
Identifying Featuresrufous-brown cap, streaked back, pale underparts, small size, high-altitude grassland habitat
Description
The Aberdare Cisticola is a small, rather plain cisticola characterized by its rufous-brown cap and streaked brown back. It typically inhabits high-altitude grasslands and moorlands, often foraging low in dense vegetation. This species is endemic to a restricted range in central Kenya.
