Chubb's Cisticola
NameChubb's Cisticola
Common NameChubb's Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola chubbi
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-brown crown and upperparts, contrasting with paler, whitish to buffy underparts. The wings and tail are darker brown, and it has a dark bill and pale legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin whistles and a distinctive 'tseep-tseep' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, primarily in the Albertine Rift region, encompassing parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and northwestern Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown crown, Plain brown back, Pale underparts, Relatively long tail, Found in dense montane vegetation
Description
Chubb's Cisticola is a small, rather plain brown warbler found in dense undergrowth. It is typically observed foraging for insects in pairs or small groups within its montane forest habitat.
