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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Cisticolidae

Red-pate Cisticola

Cisticola ruficeps

Red-pate Cisticola · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
9.7 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 56

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 56).

DEF 41

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 41).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Eastern & Central & Western Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cisticola ruficeps ruficeps

    Chad to w, sw Sudan

  • Cisticola ruficeps scotopterus

    c Sudan to Eritrea

  • Cisticola ruficeps mongalla

    s Sudan and n Uganda

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cisticola ruficeps

Which family does it belong to?

Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Eastern & Central & Western

Sources & credits

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