Siffling Cisticola
NameSiffling Cisticola
Common NameSiffling Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola brachypterus
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, often with a rufous wash on the crown and nape. Underparts are whitish to buffy, with flanks often washed buff. The tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, high-pitched, sibilant 'siffling' whistle, often repeated. It also has a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and northern South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain brown plumage, Short tail, Distinctive siffling call, Preference for open grassy/wooded habitats
Description
The Siffling Cisticola is a small, rather plain brown warbler-like bird with a relatively short tail. It is typically found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands, where it forages for insects.
