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Winding Cisticola

Winding Cisticola

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The Winding Cisticola is a widespread African species known for its complex, often 'winding' or meandering song. It prefers open grassy wetlands.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, often associated with wetlands, marshes, and damp grasslands.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, winding song, which is the best way to locate it. Look for it perched on reeds or tall grass stems near water.
When to spot
A year-round resident. It is highly vocal during the breeding season, making it easier to detect.
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File:Cisticola marginatus, Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Kenya.jpg
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File:Cisticola marginatus & Heliolais erythropterus jodopterus 1869.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cisticola marginatus 1869.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cisticola marginatus amphilectus, Kuito, Birding Weto, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cisticola marginatus amphilectus, Munhango, Birding Weto, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Winding Cisticola (Cisticola marginatus) (20556421474).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Winding Cisticola (Cisticola marginatus) (32701947158).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its song often sounds like a winding, hesitant series of notes, which is a good auditory field mark and the origin of its common name.
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