Winding Cisticola
NameWinding Cisticola
Common NameWinding Cisticola
Scientific NameCisticola galactotes
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous or reddish-brown cap, a pale supercilium, and dark streaking on its brown upperparts. The underparts are pale buffy-white, and it has a dark, slender bill and pale legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are distinctive, often described as a 'winding' or 'zipping' series of high-pitched, insect-like notes, sometimes with a trilling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, primarily found in suitable wetland and marshy habitats.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, streaky brown back, pale underparts, wetland habitat preference, distinctive 'winding' call
Description
The Winding Cisticola is a small, active passerine typically found in wetland habitats. It is characterized by its streaky brown upperparts, rufous cap, and pale underparts, often perching conspicuously on reeds or tall grasses.
