Wing-snapping Cisticola

Wing-snapping Cisticola

Cisticola ayresii

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Kruger National Park
5 Verified sightings at Kruger National Park From 2019 to 2026
203 Verified sightings across all 17 parks From 2019 to 2026
June 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 Kruger National Park

Rattling Cisticola
LC

Rattling Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola chiniana

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

Red-faced Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola erythrops

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Zitting Cisticola
LC

Zitting Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola juncidis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Piping Cisticola
LC

Piping Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola fulvicapilla

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Croaking Cisticola
LC

Croaking Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola natalensis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Desert Cisticola
LC

Desert Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola aridulus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Rock-loving Cisticola
LC

Rock-loving Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola aberrans

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Levaillant's Cisticola
LC

Levaillant's Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola tinniens

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Rufous-winged Cisticola
LC

Rufous-winged Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola galactotes

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Wailing Cisticola
LC

Wailing Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola lais

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Cloud Cisticola
LC

Cloud Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola textrix

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Pale-crowned Cisticola
LC

Pale-crowned Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola cinnamomeus

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 Kruger National Park?

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

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

June has the highest sighting rate for Wing-snapping Cisticola in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.

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