Aberdare cisticola
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The Aberdare cisticola (Cisticola aberdare) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to Kenya.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-elevation grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Description
The Aberdare cisticola is Template:Cvt in length, and weighs Template:Cvt. It is a large and stocky cisticola with a heavy bill, plain face, boldly striped upperparts, and a medium-long graduated tail.[1][2] Its voice is a mixture of peeuu tew tew and other short trills.[1]
Diet
It feeds on beetles and flies, foraging for them by searching through vegetation and on the ground.[2]
Behavior
The Aberdare cisticola is believed to be monogamous, solitary and territorial. It breeds from January through May and August through November, building a nest out of a flimsy ball of branches and leaves.[2]
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