Wailing Cisticola
Wailing Cisticola
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The Wailing Cisticola is an African species known for its mournful, wailing calls. It is found in montane grasslands and scrub.
Where to spot
Found in East and Central Africa, specifically montane grasslands and scrub in countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Listen intently for its 'wailing' or mournful calls, which are quite unique. Look for it perched on low bushes or tall grass in high-altitude areas.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most vocal during the breeding season, when males are actively territorial.
Where to spot
Found in East and Central Africa, specifically montane grasslands and scrub in countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Listen intently for its 'wailing' or mournful calls, which are quite unique. Look for it perched on low bushes or tall grass in high-altitude areas.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is most vocal during the breeding season, when males are actively territorial.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its distinctive, melancholic song is a key auditory clue for its identification in its habitat, often described as a drawn-out 'ooo-eee-ooo'.
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