Aberdare cisticola
| Aberdare cisticola | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Cisticolidae |
| Genus: | Cisticola |
| Species: | C. aberdare
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| Binomial name | |
| Cisticola aberdare Lynes, 1930
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The Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to Kenya.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[2]
Description
The Aberdare cisticola is 12-15 centimeters (5-6 inches) in length, and weighs 18-24 grams (0.6-0.8 ounces). It is a large and stocky cisticola with a heavy bill, plain face, boldly striped underparts, and a medium-long graduated tail.[2][3] Its voice is a mixture of peeuu tew tew and other short trills.[2]
Diet
It feeds on beetles and flies, foraging for them by searching through vegetation and on the ground.[3]
Behavior
The Aberdene cisticola is believed to be monogamous, solitary, and territorial. It breeds from January through May and August through November, building a nest out of a flimsy ball of branches and leaves.[3]
References
- ^ BirdLife International. 2018. Cisticola aberdare. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T22713436A129880372. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22713436A129880372.en. Downloaded on 31 December 2018.
- ^ a b c "Cisticola aberdare (Aberdare Cisticola)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ^ a b c "Aberdare Cisticola (Cisticola aberdare)". www.hbw.com. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
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