Dambo Cisticola
NameDambo Cisticola
Common NameDambo Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola dambo
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsRufous-brown cap, streaked dark brown and buff upperparts, pale buffy-white underparts. The tail is relatively short with a dark subterminal band and white tips.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsip' call, often given from a perch or in flight. Its song is described as a series of tinkling notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to south-central Africa, found in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Malawi, primarily in dambo wetlands.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, streaked brown upperparts, pale buffy underparts, short tail with dark subterminal band, habitat preference for dambos
Description
A small, rather plain cisticola characterized by its rufous cap and streaked brown upperparts. It typically inhabits seasonally wet grasslands, often perching conspicuously on low vegetation.
