Tana River Cisticola
Cisticola restrictus Traylor, 1967
13 gWeight
The Tana River cisticola (Cisticola restrictus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Tana River cisticola (Cisticola restrictus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Kenya and there is speculation that it may also be found in Somalia.
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Questions
How big is the Tana River Cisticola?
The Tana River Cisticola weighs around 13 g.
Where does the Tana River Cisticola live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Kenya.
Is the Tana River Cisticola endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Tana River Cisticola as Data Deficient.
What does the Tana River Cisticola eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Tana River Cisticola in?
It belongs to the family Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 13 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Conservation
- Data Deficient
More measurements
- Wing
- 53 mm
- Tail
- 49 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Kenya
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Cisticolas & Allies Cisticolidae
- Genus
- Cisticola
Other birds in the genus Cisticola
Red-faced CisticolaCisticola erythrops
Singing CisticolaCisticola cantans
Whistling CisticolaCisticola lateralis
Trilling CisticolaCisticola woosnami
Chattering CisticolaCisticola anonymus
Bubbling CisticolaCisticola bulliens
Hunter's CisticolaCisticola hunteri
Chubb's CisticolaCisticola chubbi
Kilombero CisticolaCisticola bakerorum
Black-lored CisticolaCisticola nigriloris
Rock-loving CisticolaCisticola aberrans
Huambo CisticolaCisticola bailunduensis
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