About the Piping Cisticola
The Piping Cisticola (Cisticola fulvicapilla) is a species of bird in the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 164 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code pipcis2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 Piping Cisticola is a member of the Cisticolas and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.