Tiny Cisticola
NameTiny Cisticola
Common NameTiny Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola nana
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) cap, plain brown upperparts, and pale buffy-white underparts. The tail is relatively short and unstreaked brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, insect-like 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' song, often delivered from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, primarily in parts of Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, small size, plain unstreaked plumage, short tail
Description
A very small, plain cisticola characterized by its distinctive rufous cap and generally unstreaked plumage. This species typically forages low in dense vegetation, often found in dry, open habitats.
