Churring Cisticola
NameChurring Cisticola
Common NameChurring Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola njombe
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe bird has a prominent rufous-chestnut crown and nape. Its upperparts are streaked brown and buff, with darker centers to the feathers and rufous edges on the wings. The underparts are pale buffy-white, becoming slightly darker on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, often prolonged 'churring' or 'trilling' sound, which gives the bird its common name. It may also produce a series of 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Churring Cisticola has a disjunct distribution across central and eastern Africa, found in scattered populations in countries such as Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, typically in high-altitude grasslands.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, streaked brown back, pale buffy underparts, churring call, small size
Description
The Churring Cisticola is a small, warbler-like bird characterized by its rufous cap and streaked brown back. It typically perches on low vegetation in its grassland habitats, often giving its distinctive churring call.
