Least ConcernRareInvertebratesGrasslandDomed nestTiny · 5 g
About the Tiny Cisticola
The tiny cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rufous CisticolaCisticola rufusThe rufous cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
Long-tailed CisticolaCisticola angusticaudaThe long-tailed cisticola, also known as the Tabora cisticola, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
Chattering CisticolaCisticola anonymusThe chattering cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
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