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Desert Cisticola (Cisticola aridulus)

Desert Cisticola

Cisticola aridulus

Least Concern

Overview

The desert cisticola (Cisticola aridulus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is present throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, although it is relatively absent from central and coastal western areas of the continent.

Habitat

The species is distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, with a notable absence from central and coastal western regions of the continent.

Diet

As an insectivore, it forages primarily in grassy vegetation.

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