About the Dorst's Cisticola
Dorst's cisticola, also known as the plaintive cisticola, is a bird in the family Cisticolidae. It occurs in West Africa and south of Lake Chad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola guinea |
| Species Codes | dorcis1, DOCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dorst's Cisticola belong to?
The Dorst's Cisticola (Cisticola guinea) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dorst's Cisticola?
Dorst's cisticola, also known as the plaintive cisticola, is a bird in the family Cisticolidae. It occurs in West Africa and south of Lake Chad....
Where can I report a Dorst's Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Dorst's Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dorcis1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
164
Species in Family
30
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