About the Levaillant's Cisticola
Levaillant's cisticola, also known as the tinkling cisticola, is a small passerine bird which is native to marshlands in the uplands of Africa, southwards of the equator.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola tinniens |
| Species Codes | tincis1, LECI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Levaillant's Cisticola belong to?
The Levaillant's Cisticola (Cisticola tinniens) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Levaillant's Cisticola?
Levaillant's cisticola, also known as the tinkling cisticola, is a small passerine bird which is native to marshlands in the uplands of Africa, southwards of the equator....
Where can I report a Levaillant's Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Levaillant's Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tincis1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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