Pale-crowned Cisticola
Cisticola cinnamomeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusCisticola (Cisticolas)
- SpeciesCisticola cinnamomeus (Pale-crowned Cisticola)
About the Pale-crowned Cisticola
The pale-crowned cisticola (Cisticola cinnamomeus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. Cisticola cinnamomeus was split from Cisticola brunnescens (pectoral-patch cisticola); since 2000 it has been recognised as a separate species by most world bird-listing authorities.
It is found in Africa from eastern South Africa to Gabon and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are damp or marshy areas in upland grassland. Pectoral-patch cisticola - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pale-crowned Cisticola in iSimangaliso Wetland 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 3 | Golden Gate Highlands National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 5 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 6 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pale-crowned Cisticola in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pale-crowned Cisticola sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pale-crowned Cisticola in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Pale-crowned Cisticola in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.