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Chirping Cisticola

Chirping Cisticola

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The Chirping Cisticola is an African species known for its continuous, chirping song. It is found in open grasslands and damp savannas.
Where to spot
Found in East and Southern Africa. It inhabits open grasslands, damp savannas, and cultivated fields.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, continuous chirping song, often delivered from a high perch or during a display flight. It can be elusive in dense grass.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is highly vocal throughout the day, especially during the breeding season.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chirping Cisticola (Cisticola pipiens).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chirping Cisticola (Cisticola pipiens) 1, crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chirping Cisticola (Cisticola pipiens) 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cisticola pipiens, Kateque, Birding Weto, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its persistent chirping song, often delivered in flight, is a constant and familiar presence in its favored habitats, hence its common name.
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