Bubbling Cisticola
NameBubbling Cisticola
Common NameBubbling Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola bulliens
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, often with a rufous wash on the crown. Underparts are whitish to pale buff. It has a relatively short tail and a faint pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive 'bubbling' call, which is a rapid series of liquid, gurgling notes, often delivered from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Angola, found in the western and central parts of the country.
Identifying Featuresbubbling call, plain brown upperparts, pale underparts, small size, short tail
Description
The Bubbling Cisticola is a small, rather plain brown bird known for its distinctive, liquid bubbling call. It typically inhabits dense scrub and grasslands, often foraging low in vegetation for insects.
