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Cisticola bulliens

Identification

Length 13-14 cm. A fairly pale, plain-backed Cisticola that is best identified by its song.

Similar species in its range are Red-faced Cisticola, Chattering Cisticola and Whistling Cisticola.

Distribution

Coastal Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Congo.

Taxonomy

There are 2 subspecies.

Habitat

Dry lowland grassland and savanna, and marshes.

Behaviour

The female builds a nest in grasses, from leaves and cobwebs.

References

Wikipedia

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