Wing-snapping Cisticola

Wing-snapping Cisticola

Cisticola ayresii

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Kidepo Valley National Park
6 Verified sightings at Kidepo Valley National Park From 2019 to 2026
203 Verified sightings across all 17 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Wing-snapping Cisticola

The wing-snapping cisticola (Cisticola ayresii), also known as Ayres' cisticola, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. Its scientific name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres. It is found throughout central and southern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

Wing-snapping cisticola - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Kidepo Valley National Park

Croaking Cisticola
LC

Croaking Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola natalensis

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Rattling Cisticola
LC

Rattling Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola chiniana

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Foxy Cisticola
LC

Foxy Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola troglodytes

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Red-pate Cisticola
LC

Red-pate Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola ruficeps

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Boran Cisticola
LC

Boran Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola bodessa

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Zitting Cisticola
LC

Zitting Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola juncidis

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Siffling Cisticola
LC

Siffling Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola brachypterus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Black-necked Cisticola
LC

Black-necked Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola eximius

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Red-faced Cisticola
LC

Red-faced Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola erythrops

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Singing Cisticola
LC

Singing Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola cantans

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Whistling Cisticola
LC

Whistling Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola lateralis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Ashy Cisticola
LC

Ashy Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola cinereolus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Golden Gate Highlands National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~20%
2 Queen Elizabeth National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~10%
3 Addo Elephant National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
4 Murchison Falls National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
5 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
6 Aberdare National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
7 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
<5%
8 Garden Route National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
9 Virunga National Park 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
<5%
10 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
11 iSimangaliso Wetland Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
12 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
13 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
14 Volcanoes National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Insufficient data
15 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
16 Kibale National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
17 Lake Mburo National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Wing-snapping Cisticola in Kidepo Valley National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Wing-snapping Cisticola sighting in Kidepo Valley National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Wing-snapping Cisticola in Kidepo Valley National Park?

February has the highest sighting rate for Wing-snapping Cisticola in Kidepo Valley National Park in our monthly data.

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