Cisticola Collection

Nests of the streaked fantail warbler and reed warbler
Nests of the streaked fantail warbler, Cisticola juncidis, and reed warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Yellow thornbill and golden-headed cisticola
Yellow thornbill, Acanthiza nana, and golden-headed cisticola, Cisticola exilis. (Dwarf warbler, Acanthiza nana, and exile warbler, Malurus exilis). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by H

Rattling cisticola perches on leafy tree stump, Serengeti, Tanzania
Rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) perches on leafy tree stump, Serengeti; Tanzania

Singing Cisticola (Cisticola cantans swanzii), Cisticola cantans, Gambia

Fan-tailed Warbler Cisticola juncidis Lesbos Greece spring

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Goldenheaded Cisticola clinging to two grass stems Peppimenarti Northern Territory Australia. Date:

Whistling Cisticola (Cisticola lateralis lateralis) adult, singing, perched on twig, Abrafo Forest Road, Ghana, February

Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops erythrops) adult, perched low in bush, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops erythrops) adult, perched low in bush, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Short-winged Cisticola (Cisticola brachypterus brachypterus) adult, perched at top of dead tree, Shai Hills, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, February

Singing Cisticola (Cisticola cantans swanzii) adult, perched in bush, Atewa, Ghana, February

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Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis) Date:

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Golden-headed Cisticola - perched on a twig (Cisticola exilis) Date:

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Zitting Cisticola - in habitat (Cisticola juncidis) Date:

Fan tailed or Zitting Cisticola on barbed wire fence - Extremadura, Spain

Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis) adult, perched on bush, Portugal, October

Fan tailed Warbler or Zitting Cisticola on wire fence - Coto Donana, Spain

Chirping Cisticola - A locally common resident of the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Fan-tailed Warbler (Cisticola juncidis cisticola) adult, perched on twig, Ria Formosa N. P. Algarve, Portugal, april
Fan-tailed Warbler (Cisticola juncidis cisticola) adult, perched on twig, Ria Formosa N.P. Algarve, Portugal, april

Fan-tailed Warbler (Cisticola juncidis tinnabulans) adult, perched on grass, Nam Sang Wai, Hong Kong, China, december

Fan-tailed Warbler (Cisticola juncidis) adult, perched on stem, Extremadura, Spain, september

Chirping Cisticola (Cisticola pipiens) adult, perched on stem, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Fan-tailed / Zitting Cisticola / Fan-tailed Warbler
PS-4261 Fan-tailed / Zitting CISTICOLA / Fan-tailed Warbler Cisticola juncidis Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Golden-headed Cisticola - female - Queensland - Australia
ROY-613 Golden-headed Cisticola - female Queensland - Australia Cisticola exilis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Zitting Cisticola / Streaked Fan-tailed Warbler - Andalucia - Spain - September
RES-1227 Zitting Cisticola / Streaked Fan-tailed Warbler Andalucia - Spain - September Cisticola juncidis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Zitting Cisticola / Streaked Fantail Warbler - perched - Spain
RES-1025 Zitting Cisticola / Streaked Fantail Warbler - perched Spain Cisticola juncidis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cloud Cisticola Bird GJB 255 Zambia, Africa. Cisticola lextrix © G. J. Broekhuysen / ARDEA LONDON
GJB-255 Cloud CISTICOLA Zambia, Africa. Cisticola lextrix Broekhuysen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Golden-headed Cisticola - Alice Springs Water Treatment Plant, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4425 Golden-headed Cisticola Alice Springs Water Treatment Plant, Northern Territory, Australia Cisticola exilis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Golden-headed Cisticola - Mt Barnett, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-4394 Golden-headed Cisticola Mt Barnett, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia Cisticola exilis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Zitting Cisticola Spain
RES-735 Zitting Cisticola Spain Cisticola juncidis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Zitting Cisticola - Singing, March Cyprus
RES-427 Zitting Cisticola - Singing, March Cyprus Cisticola juncidis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Golden-headed Cisticola Found in grasslands often near water across the Top End and the east and south of Australia
DH-4086 Golden-headed Cisticola This bird in rank grass by a channel in the Ord River Valley Irrigation Scheme agricultural lands near Kununurra

Golden-headed Cisticola male Found across the Top End, the east coast and Victoria and just into South Australia
DH-4000 Golden-headed Cisticola male At Mt Barnett sewage pond Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Cisticola exilis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Golden-headed Cisticola male calling Found across the Top End, the east coast and Victoria
DH-3999 Golden-headed Cisticola male calling At Mt Barnett sewage pond, Kimberley, Western Australia. Cisticola exilis Found across the Top End

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The cisticola, a small and charming bird, is known for its intricate nests. The streaked fantail warbler and reed warbler are among the species that build these remarkable homes. In Australia, the yellow thornbill and golden-headed they are be spotted fluttering around with their vibrant plumage catching everyone's attention. Travel to Serengeti in Tanzania, and you might witness a rattling cisticola perched on a leafy tree stump, showcasing its agility and grace. During springtime in Lesbos, Greece, the Fan-tailed Warbler Cisticola juncidis fills the air with melodious tunes as it serenades its mate. Venturing into Gambia reveals another delightful sight - the Singing Cisticola (Cisticola cantans swanzii) captivating listeners with its enchanting songs. Italy also boasts sightings of the Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis), where this lively bird can be observed hopping from one grass blade to another or soaring through clear blue skies. Whether it's Italy or any other part of their habitat range across various continents, these zitting cisticolas never fail to impress with their acrobatic displays and beautiful calls.