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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Cisticolidae

Pectoral-patch Cisticola

Cisticola brunnescens

Pectoral-patch Cisticola · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
8 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 60

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 60).

DEF 46

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 46).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Central & Eastern & Southern Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cisticola brunnescens mbangensis

    nc Cameroon

  • Cisticola brunnescens lynesi

    w Cameroon

  • Cisticola brunnescens wambera

    nw Ethiopia

  • Cisticola brunnescens brunnescens

    Ethiopia and nw Somalia, ?n Kenya

  • Cisticola brunnescens nakuruensis

    Kenya and n Tanzania w of the Rift Valley

  • Cisticola brunnescens hindii

    Kenya and n Tanzania e of the Rift Valley

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cisticola brunnescens

Which family does it belong to?

Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Central & Eastern & Southern

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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