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Red-faced Cisticola

Red-faced Cisticola

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The Red-faced Cisticola is a common African species characterized by its reddish-brown face and unstreaked upperparts. It is primarily found near water or in moist grasslands.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa. It inhabits tall grass near wetlands, swamps, and riverine vegetation.
How to spot
Look for its reddish face. It often perches atop tall grass stems or bushes, delivering its loud, often explosive song, making it easier to pinpoint.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most vocal during the breeding season, when males are often seen displaying.
File:Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops).jpg
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa.jpg
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52614960686.jpg
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52615219579.jpg
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52615390655.jpg
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52615450118.jpg
File:Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52614960686.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52615219579.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52615390655.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-faced cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) in the reeds of the dry river bed at Raptors View Wildlife Estate, Limpopo Province, South Africa - 52615450118.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its bright rufous face is a prominent and distinctive feature, especially when seen in good light, helping to distinguish it from other cisticolas.
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