Trilling Cisticola
Trilling Cisticola

Trilling Cisticola

Cisticola woosnami

Silhouette: Sheatherius · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Masai Mara National Reserve
72 Verified sightings at Masai Mara National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
2,212 Verified sightings across all 19 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Trilling Cisticola

The trilling cisticola (Cisticola woosnami) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Masai Mara National Reserve

Rattling Cisticola
LC

Rattling Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola chiniana

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Stout Cisticola
LC

Stout Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola robustus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Pectoral-patch Cisticola
LC

Pectoral-patch Cisticola

☀️🌙 Day & Night Bird

Cisticola brunnescens

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

Zitting Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola juncidis

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

Winding Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola marginatus

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

Croaking Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola natalensis

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

Tabora Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola angusticauda

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Ashy Cisticola
LC

Ashy Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola cinereolus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Desert Cisticola
LC

Desert Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola aridulus

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

Rock-loving Cisticola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cisticola aberrans

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Lake Mburo National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~60%
2 Arusha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
~50%
3 Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
~30%
4 Queen Elizabeth National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
~20%
5 Virunga National Park 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
~10%
6 South Luangwa National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
<5%
7 Mikumi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
8 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
<5%
9 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
10 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
11 Kafue National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
<5%
12 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
13 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
<5%
14 Kibale National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
<5%
15 Volcanoes National Park 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Insufficient data
16 Lake Manyara National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
17 Mkomazi National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
18 Semuliki National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
19 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Trilling Cisticola in Masai Mara National Reserve?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Trilling Cisticola sighting in Masai Mara National Reserve, based on 72 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Trilling Cisticola in Masai Mara National Reserve?

April has the highest sighting rate for Trilling Cisticola in Masai Mara National Reserve in our monthly data.

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