About the Madagascar Cisticola
The Madagascar cisticola is a species of bird in the cisticola family (Cisticolidae). It inhabits areas to the west of the ˞Indian Ocean. It forms a superspecies with the closely related zitting cisticola and the Socotra cisticola.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola cherina |
| Species Codes | madcis2, MACI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Cisticola belong to?
The Madagascar Cisticola (Cisticola cherina) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Cisticola?
The Madagascar cisticola is a species of bird in the cisticola family (Cisticolidae). It inhabits areas to the west of the ˞Indian Ocean. It forms a superspecies with the closely related zitting cisticola and the Socotra cisticola....
Where can I report a Madagascar Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madcis2, or on iNaturalist.
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