White-tailed Cisticola
NameWhite-tailed Cisticola
Common NameWhite-tailed Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola anonyma
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on the mantle and back. Underparts are pale greyish-white. The head is brownish with a pale supercilium. The most distinctive feature is the tail, which is dark with prominent white tips on the outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of high-pitched, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tseep-tseep-tseep' or a buzzing 'zzzzzt'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, from southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon, east through the Central African Republic, northern Democratic Republic of Congo, and into western Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Streaky brown upperparts, Pale underparts, Dark tail with prominent white tips on outer feathers, Prefers tall grasses and reeds
Description
The White-tailed Cisticola is a small, streaky brown warbler found in central Africa. It typically inhabits grasslands and wetlands, often perching conspicuously on reeds or grasses.
