Rattling Cisticola
A species of Cisticolas Scientific name : Cisticola chiniana Genus : Cisticolas
Rattling Cisticola, A species of Cisticolas
Botanical name: Cisticola chiniana
Genus: Cisticolas
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Description
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. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Rattling Cisticola primarily feeds on beetles, weevils, termites, grasshoppers, crickets, flies, ants, caterpillars, and snails. They forage in grass, bushes, and on the ground, or hawk termites midair, eating from a perch. Occasionally, they consume nectar from Aloe.
Habitat
The primary habitat of rattling Cisticola encompasses savannas and woodlands, particularly those with thorny plants and at elevations up to 2,000 meters. It thrives in a range of wooded environments, including ecotones near cultivation and wetland fringes. Woody vegetation and flat, open habitats with sparse cover are vital for its territory, eschewing treeless grasslands.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cisticolas and allies Genus
Cisticolas Species
Rattling Cisticola 
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