About the Rock-loving Cisticola
The rock-loving cisticola, also known as the lazy cisticola, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa and is usually associated with rocky wooded terrain with interspersed patchy grass tussocks. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Huambo cisticola.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola aberrans |
| Species Codes | rolcis2, LACI, RLCI, ROLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock-loving Cisticola belong to?
The Rock-loving Cisticola (Cisticola aberrans) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rock-loving Cisticola?
The rock-loving cisticola, also known as the lazy cisticola, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa and is usually associated with rocky wooded terrain with interspersed patchy grass tussocks. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with ...
Where can I report a Rock-loving Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock-loving Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rolcis2, or on iNaturalist.
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