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Zitting Cisticola

Cisticola juncidis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Cisticolidae ›Genus: Cisticola

About

The zitting cisticola or streaked fantail warbler (Cisticola juncidis), is a widely distributed Old World warbler whose breeding range includes southern Europe, Africa (outside the deserts and rainforest), and southern Asia down to northern Australia. A small bird found mainly in grasslands, it is best identified by its rufous rump; as well, it lacks any gold on the collar and the brownish tail is tipped with white. During the breeding season, males have a zigzagging flight...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zitting Cisticola?
The scientific name of Zitting Cisticola is Cisticola juncidis.
What is the conservation status of Zitting Cisticola?
The Zitting Cisticola has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Zitting Cisticola belong to?
Zitting Cisticola belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Zitting Cisticola belong to?
Zitting Cisticola belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Zitting Cisticola belong to?
Zitting Cisticola belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Zitting Cisticola belong to?
Zitting Cisticola belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Zitting Cisticola belong to?
Zitting Cisticola belongs to the family Cisticolidae.
What genus does Zitting Cisticola belong to?
Zitting Cisticola belongs to the genus Cisticola.