Cloud Cisticola
Cisticola textrix
The Cloud Cisticola (Cisticola textrix) is a uncommon cisticola found in 6 countries, weighing about 10 g. The cloud cisticola or tink-tink cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
About the Cloud Cisticola
The cloud cisticola or tink-tink cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia, and its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Angola.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Cloud Cisticola look like?
- The cloud cisticola or tink-tink cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
- How big is a Cloud Cisticola?
- The Cloud Cisticola is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Cloud Cisticola?
- The Cloud Cisticola occurs in 6 countries, including South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Eswatini and Zambia.
- What birds look similar to a Cloud Cisticola?
- The Cloud Cisticola is most easily confused with the Croaking Cisticola, the Rock-loving Cisticola and the Desert Cisticola.
- Is the Cloud Cisticola endangered?
- The Cloud Cisticola is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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