Aberdare cisticola
The Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to Kenya.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Clade: | Dinosauria |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cisticolidae |
| Genus: | Cisticola |
| Species: | C. aberdare |
| Binomial name | |
| Cisticola aberdare Lynes, 1930 | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-elevation grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[2]
Description
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.[2][3] Its voice is a mixture of peeuu tew tew and other short trills.[2]
Diet
It feeds on beetles and flies, foraging for them by searching through vegetation and on the ground.[3]
Behavior
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.[3]
References
- BirdLife International (2018). "Cisticola aberdare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22713436A129880372. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22713436A129880372.en. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- BirdLife International (2018). "Cisticola aberdare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22713436A129880372. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22713436A129880372.en. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- "Aberdare Cisticola (Cisticola aberdare)". www.hbw.com. Retrieved 2018-02-21.