About the Whistling Cisticola
The whistling cisticola is a species of bird in the Cisticolidae family. It is native to the African tropical rainforest and adjacent areas. Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and moist savanna.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Cisticola lateralis |
| Species Codes | whicis1, WHCI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whistling Cisticola belong to?
The Whistling Cisticola (Cisticola lateralis) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Whistling Cisticola?
The whistling cisticola is a species of bird in the Cisticolidae family. It is native to the African tropical rainforest and adjacent areas. Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and moist savanna....
Where can I report a Whistling Cisticola sighting?
You can log sightings of Whistling Cisticola on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whicis1, or on iNaturalist.
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