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Cloud Cisticola

Cloud Cisticola

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The Cloud Cisticola is a southern African species, known for its high, undulating display flight accompanied by a complex song. It inhabits moist grasslands.
Where to spot
Found in Southern Africa, mainly South Africa. It inhabits moist grasslands and open savannas.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive, high display flight over grasslands. Listen for its complex and varied song delivered during this flight, which makes it identifiable.
When to spot
A year-round resident, but it is best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males perform their prominent display flights.
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File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. (44048410430).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. (44048410690).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. (44048411120).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, South Africa. (22455180292).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (36471627743).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (36888626780).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (36888631820).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (37113686952).jpg
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (37286288005).jpg
File:Cisticola textrix 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. (44048410430).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. (44048410690).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. (44048411120).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, South Africa. (22455180292).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (36471627743).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (36888626780).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (36888631820).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (37113686952).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cloud cisticola, Cisticola textrix at Ezemvelo Nature Reserve, near Bronkhorstspruit, South Afric (37286288005).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its 'cloud' name refers to its spectacular display flight performed high above the grasslands, during which it delivers its characteristic song.
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