About the Tinkling Cisticola
The tinkling cisticola or grey cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savannah.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola rufilatus |
| Species Codes | grycis1, TICI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tinkling Cisticola belong to?
The Tinkling Cisticola (Cisticola rufilatus) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tinkling Cisticola?
The tinkling cisticola or grey cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is dry savannah....
Where can I report a Tinkling Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Tinkling Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grycis1, or on iNaturalist.
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