A photo of a Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana)
Rattling Cisticola

Rattling Cisticola

Cisticola chiniana

The rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae which is native to Africa south of the equator, and parts of East Africa. It is a common to abundant species in open savanna and scrubland habitats, whether in arid, moist or upland regions. Especially during summer, it is highly conspicuous due to its strident and repetitive call-notes from prominent perches.
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Nix Asherson
Saturday 25 Mar 2023 - 8:00am
South Africa
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Jarred West
Sunday 19 Mar 2023 - 12:25pm
South Africa
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Hannah Ritchie
Saturday 18 Mar 2023 - 10:53am
South Africa
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Luke Kroon
Sunday 12 Mar 2023 - 4:28am
South Africa
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