About the Piping Cisticola
The neddicky, or piping cisticola, is a small passerine bird in the family Cisticolidae, which is native to Africa, southwards of the equator. Its strongholds are the light woodlands and shrublands of the subtropics and temperate regions of southern Africa. The common name, neddicky, is the Afrikaans name for the species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola fulvicapilla |
| Species Codes | pipcis2, PICI, NEDD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Piping Cisticola belong to?
The Piping Cisticola (Cisticola fulvicapilla) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Piping Cisticola?
The neddicky, or piping cisticola, is a small passerine bird in the family Cisticolidae, which is native to Africa, southwards of the equator. Its strongholds are the light woodlands and shrublands of the subtropics and temperate regions of southern Africa. The common name, neddicky, is the Afrikaan...
Where can I report a Piping Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Piping Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pipcis2, or on iNaturalist.
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