Stout Cisticola
NameStout Cisticola
Common NameStout Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola robustus
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsRufous crown and nape, heavily streaked dark brown upperparts on a buffy background, and pale whitish to buffy underparts. It has a relatively short, dark tail with pale tips and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include harsh, buzzing, or rattling calls, often described as a 'zzzzzzzt' or a series of 'chip' notes followed by a buzz.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, found from West Africa through Central and East Africa, extending southwards.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Heavily streaked back, Stout build, Short tail, Buzzing call
Description
A robust, medium-sized cisticola characterized by its rufous crown and heavily streaked upperparts. It typically inhabits tall grasslands and marshy savannas, where it forages for insects.
