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.
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.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
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.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.