Hunter's Cisticola
NameHunter's Cisticola
Common NameHunter's Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola hunteri
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, often with darker streaking on the back, contrasting with a distinct rufous or chestnut cap. Underparts are paler, grayish-buff to whitish, and the tail is relatively short and plain brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' followed by a trill or buzzing sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the East African Rift Valley, found in high-altitude montane regions of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Plain brownish-grey plumage, Short tail, High-altitude montane habitat, Sibilant call
Description
The Hunter's Cisticola is a small, rather plain brown warbler found in high-altitude montane grasslands and scrub. It typically forages low in dense vegetation, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects.
