About the Wailing Cisticola
The wailing cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola lais |
| Species Codes | waicis1, WACI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wailing Cisticola belong to?
The Wailing Cisticola (Cisticola lais) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wailing Cisticola?
The wailing cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland....
Where can I report a Wailing Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Wailing Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code waicis1, or on iNaturalist.
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