Aberdare cisticola

Cisticola aberdare

The Aberdare cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-elevation grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Appearance

The Aberdare cisticola is 12–15 cm in length, and weighs 18–24 g. It is a large and stocky cisticola with a heavy bill, plain face, boldly striped upperparts, and a medium-long graduated tail. Its voice is a mixture of "peeuu tew tew" and other short trills.

Behavior

The Aberdare cisticola is believed to be monogamous, solitary and territorial. It breeds from January through May and August through November, building a nest out of a flimsy ball of branches and leaves.

Food

It feeds on beetles and flies, foraging for them by searching through vegetation and on the ground.

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Status: Vulnerable
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCisticolidae
GenusCisticola
SpeciesC. aberdare
Photographed in
Kenya