Foxy Cisticola
NameFoxy Cisticola
Common NameFoxy Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola troglodytes
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUniform foxy-brown on the upperparts, head, and wings, contrasting with paler buffy-white underparts. The tail is short and plain, lacking distinct markings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, insect-like trills or buzzing calls, often given from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in a band across central Africa, from Cameroon and the Central African Republic east through South Sudan and Uganda to western Kenya.
Identifying Featuressmall size, uniform foxy-brown plumage, short tail, plain head, skulking behavior
Description
The Foxy Cisticola is a small, plain cisticola characterized by its uniform foxy-brown plumage and relatively short tail. It is a shy bird, often found skulking in dense grass and low vegetation in its preferred habitats.
