Rattling Cisticola

About the Rattling Cisticola

The rattling cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae which is native to Africa south of the equator, and parts of East Africa. It is a common to abundant species in open savanna and scrubland habitats, whether in arid, moist or upland regions. Especially during summer, it is highly conspicuous due to its strident and repetitive call-notes from prominent perches.

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What the Rattling Cisticola sounds like

Where the Rattling Cisticola lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in Gabon.

When to see the Rattling Cisticola

Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

NeddickyCisticola fulvicapillaThe neddicky is a small, vocal, dull-coloured brown bird, 11 cm in length. Levaillant's CisticolaCisticola tinniensLevaillant's cisticola is a small, 12–15 cm long, dull-coloured bird with a longish tail and a reddish cap. Golden-headed CisticolaCisticola exilisThe golden-headed cisticola is a small species, growing to 9–11.5 cm (3.5–4.5 in) long and weighing 6–10 g (0.21–0.35 oz), with males slightly heavier than females.