About the Slender-tailed Cisticola
The black-tailed cisticola, also known as the Slender-tailed cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae found in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is dry savanna and the canopy of smaller trees. It forages for insects both in the canopy and on the ground.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola melanurus |
| Species Codes | sltcis1, STCI, BTCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slender-tailed Cisticola belong to?
The Slender-tailed Cisticola (Cisticola melanurus) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Slender-tailed Cisticola?
The black-tailed cisticola, also known as the Slender-tailed cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae found in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is dry savanna and the canopy of smaller trees. It forages for insects both in the canopy and on the ground...
Where can I report a Slender-tailed Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Slender-tailed Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sltcis1, or on iNaturalist.
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