Dorst's Cisticola
NameDorst's Cisticola
Common NameDorst's Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola dorsti
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinct rufous-brown crown and nape, contrasting with plain, unstreaked brown upperparts. The underparts are buffy-whitish, and the tail is relatively short and plain.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, repetitive 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a buzzing trill, often given from cover within its habitat.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a broad band of West and Central Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to northern Cameroon.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Plain brown upperparts, Buffy-whitish underparts, Small size, Short tail, Skulking behavior
Description
A small, plain brown cisticola with a rufous crown and buffy underparts. It is typically found skulking in dense grass and scrub in dry savanna habitats, often inconspicuous due to its coloration and behavior.
