Birds

Pectoral-patch Cisticola

Pectoral-patch Cisticola

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Pectoral Cisticola is an African species characterized by faint streaking on its breast (pectoral region), and generally plain brownish upperparts.
Where to spot
Found in East and Central Africa. It inhabits grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for the subtle streaking on the breast if visible, and listen for its distinctive song, which helps differentiate it from other similar-looking cisticolas in its range.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most active and vocal during the breeding season.
The subtle streaking on its breast is often more visible in some subspecies or individuals, giving it its descriptive common name.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Aberdare Cisticola - Aberdares - Kenya CD5A1890.jpg
100

Aberdare Cisticola

Cisticolas and Allies
File:Phragmacia substriata, Brandvlei, Birding Weto, a.jpg
100

Namaqua Warbler

Cisticolas and Allies
File:Eremomela icteropygialis -Klein Pella, Northern Cape, South Africa-8.jpg
100

Yellow-bellied Eremomela

Cisticolas and Allies
File:Prinia molleri 13080432.jpg
100

Sao Tome Prinia

Cisticolas and Allies
File:Striated Prinia (Prinia crinigera) (20578742905).jpg
100

Himalayan Prinia

Cisticolas and Allies
File:Prinia cinereocapilla - Jagdish Singh Negi - 461850275.jpeg
100

Gray-crowned Prinia

Cisticolas and Allies
100

Black-headed Apalis

Cisticolas and Allies
100

Rufous-crowned Prinia

Cisticolas and Allies
File:Orthotomus frontalis Keulemans.jpg
100

Rufous-fronted Tailorbird

Cisticolas and Allies
File:Cisticola anderseni - Tom Field - 476849174.jpeg
100

White-tailed Cisticola

Cisticolas and Allies