Red-faced Cisticola

Conservation Status:

According to the IUCN report of 2022, the Red-faced cisticola is listed as Least Concern, with a large and stable population

Population Trends:

The species shows a stable trend, benefiting from its adaptability to a wide range of grassy environments.

Population Size:

Exact numbers are not well documented

Family:

The Red-faced Cisticola belongs to the Cisticolidae family, a group known for small, active insect-eating birds.

Location:

In Uganda

Habitat:

It is widespread in grasslands, savannas, wetland edges, and farmland, often perched on tall grasses or shrubs.

Migration Pattern:

It is non-migratory

Migration Distance:

Make only short local movements, usually within a few kilometers, depending on grass conditions and food availability.

About this Bird:

A Tiny Voice of the Grasslands

The Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) is a small but lively bird, often heard singing above Uganda’s grasslands before it is seen. With its warm reddish face and energetic display flights, it brings life to open habitats.

A Small Bird with a Big Presence

Though tiny, the Red-faced Cisticola is full of character, its constant song a reminder that even the smallest birds shape the soundscape of Uganda’s wild places.

Red-faced Cisticola

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About this Bird:

A Tiny Voice of the Grasslands

A Small Bird with a Big Presence

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