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Rattling Cisticola

Rattling Cisticola

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The Rattling Cisticola is a widespread and common African species, named for its distinctive rattling song. It is found in a variety of open habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits grasslands, savannas, open woodlands, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, unmistakable rattling song, often delivered from a prominent perch or during a short display flight.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is highly vocal throughout the day, especially during the breeding season.
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File:Rattling Cisticola, Cisticola chiniana, at Kruger National Park, South Africa (13828149403).jpg
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File:Rattling cisticola, Cisticola chiniana, at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (23549328813).jpg
File:Rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana humilis).jpg
File:Rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana smithersi).jpg
File:Cisticola chiniana -Gauteng, South Africa-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling Cisticola, Cisticola chiniana, at Kruger National Park, South Africa (13828149403).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) (44757765330).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) (6016767717).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) (6017305508).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) (6017320144).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling cisticola, Cisticola chiniana, at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (23549328813).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana humilis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana smithersi).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its song is a characteristic sound of the African savanna, often described as sounding like rattling pebbles or coins, making it easily identifiable.
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