About the Coastal Cisticola
The coastal cisticola, also known as the umbabird, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found on the coastal plain of East Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola haematocephalus |
| Species Codes | wincis4, COCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coastal Cisticola belong to?
The Coastal Cisticola (Cisticola haematocephalus) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Coastal Cisticola?
The coastal cisticola, also known as the umbabird, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found on the coastal plain of East Africa....
Where can I report a Coastal Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Coastal Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wincis4, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cisticolas and Allies 164 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
164
Species in Family
26
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