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Carruthers's Cisticola

Carruthers's Cisticola

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Carruthers' Cisticola is an African species strongly associated with papyrus swamps and other dense wetland vegetation. It has a plain, unstreaked plumage.
Where to spot
Found in East-Central Africa, specifically in papyrus swamps and dense reedbeds around lakes and rivers.
How to spot
Focus on papyrus beds and dense marshy areas. Listen for its distinctive calls, as it often stays hidden deep within the vegetation, making visual sightings challenging.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most active during the early mornings and late afternoons.
This species is a specialist of papyrus habitats, reflecting a specific adaptation to this unique and dense wetland environment.
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