About the Wing-snapping Cisticola
The wing-snapping cisticola, also known as Ayres' cisticola, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. Its scientific name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola ayresii |
| Species Codes | wiscis1, WSCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wing-snapping Cisticola belong to?
The Wing-snapping Cisticola (Cisticola ayresii) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wing-snapping Cisticola?
The wing-snapping cisticola, also known as Ayres' cisticola, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. Its scientific name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres....
Where can I report a Wing-snapping Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Wing-snapping Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wiscis1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cisticolas and Allies 164 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
164
Species in Family
77
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