StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height11 cm
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"Males construct the initial framework of their nests by stitching living grass blades together with spider silk."
Field Guide
Zitting Cisticola
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The Zitting Cisticola (*Cisticola juncidis*), also known as the Streaked Fantail Warbler, is a small grassland bird found across northern and eastern Australia, as well as parts of southern Asia, Africa, and Europe. Known for its distinctive "zit-zit-zit" call, this bird is well-adapted to grassy habitats, where its sandy-brown plumage provides effective camouflage.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Zitting Cisticola has been recorded.
- KarumbaKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 20 days ago
- Bullo River StationKey spotNorthern Territory
- Dam Wall (Fogg Dam)Key spotNorthern Territory
- Fogg Dam Conservation ReserveKey spotNorthern Territory · 15 species · 16 sightings · seen 37 days ago
- Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve CarparkKey spotNorthern Territory
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