Zitting cisticola / Zistensänger (Cisticola juncidis)

Zistensänger in der Luft in Albufera. 2022-04-12 15:03:34

Observations

First documented observation: 2022-04-08 in Mallorca. Most recent observation: 2025-05-22 in Switzerland.

Description

Classification: Genus Cisticola (Cisticola); Family Cisticolidae (Cisticolidae)
General: The zitting cisticola or streaked fantail warbler (Cisticola juncidis) is a widely distributed Old World warbler whose breeding range includes southern Europe, Africa (outside the deserts and rainforest), and southern Asia down to northern Australia. A small bird found mainly in grasslands, it is best identified by its rufous rump; as well, it lacks any gold on the collar and the brownish tail is tipped with white. During the breeding season, males have a zigzagging flight display accompanied by regular "zitting" calls that have been likened to repeated snips of a scissor. They build their pouch nest suspended within a clump of grass. [more]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 05-01 - 09-28
Breeding: 05-01 - 08-29
Migration in: 05-01 - 09-28
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=10 cm, wingspan=12-14 cm, weight=8-12 g

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song: Male song a diagnostic, monosyllabic, high-pitched "cist", repeated in an even rhythm about once every second, while in bounding song-flight or perched. [Link] Song attributes: Frequency:
Birdnet - Zistensänger - Zistensänger. Mallorca 2022-04-08 14:43:27 ♫ 2022-04-08 14:43:27 Source: BirdNet 20220408_144327 birdnet - Zistensänger - Zistensänger.mp3 (song)