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Dambo Cisticola

Dambo Cisticola

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The Dambo Cisticola is an African species specifically adapted to the dambo grasslands (seasonally flooded wetlands). It has a plain, streaked plumage.
Where to spot
Found in Central Africa, specifically in dambos and seasonally wet grasslands.
How to spot
Focus on seasonally wet grasslands. Listen for its distinctive song, which often involves buzzing or trilling notes, as it stays low in the grass.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most active and vocal during the rainy season when the dambos are wet and breeding is underway.
File:Cisticola dambo, Cuanavale-rivier, Birding Weto, a.jpg
File:Cisticola dambo, Longa, Birding Weto, a.jpg
File:Cisticola dambo, Cuanavale-rivier, Birding Weto, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cisticola dambo, Longa, Birding Weto, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its name directly reflects its specialized habitat, the 'dambo,' which is a characteristic landscape feature of central Africa.
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