Red-faced Cisticola
NameRed-faced Cisticola
Common NameRed-faced Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola erythrops
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe Red-faced Cisticola has a prominent rufous or reddish-brown face and crown, which contrasts with its plain greyish-brown upperparts. Its underparts are buffy to whitish, and it possesses a relatively short tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often repeated, high-pitched 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' song. This song can also be described as a rapid, chattering trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, its range extends from Senegal in the west, east to Ethiopia, and south through central Africa to Angola and South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesRufous face and crown, Plain greyish-brown upperparts, Buffy underparts, Small size, Prefers dense, wet vegetation
Description
A small, rather plain cisticola characterized by its distinctive rufous face and crown. It typically forages low in dense vegetation, often near water, and can be quite secretive, making it more often heard than seen.
