Aberdare Cisticola
Cisticola aberdare
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusCisticola (Cisticolas)
- SpeciesCisticola aberdare (Aberdare Cisticola)
About the Aberdare Cisticola
The Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare) 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.
The Aberdare cisticola is 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in) in length, and weighs 18–24 g (0.63–0.85 oz). 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.
It feeds on beetles and flies, foraging for them by searching through vegetation and on the ground. 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. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Aberdare Cisticola in Aberdare National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Aberdare Cisticola in Aberdare National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Aberdare Cisticola sighting in Aberdare National Park, based on 197 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Aberdare Cisticola in Aberdare National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Aberdare Cisticola in Aberdare National Park in our monthly data.