Baker's Cisticola

Cisticola bakerorum

Baker's Cisticola (Cisticola bakerorum) is a small passerine bird found in eastern Africa. It is known for its distinctive high-pitched buzzing song, often heard in grasslands and savannas. This species is characterized by its streaked brown upperparts, pale underparts, and a short tail. It forages for insects and seeds in tall grasses and reedbeds, using its slender bill to pick prey from the vegetation. Baker's Cisticola constructs its cup-shaped nest low in the grass, where it lays its eggs and raises its young. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and degradation are potential future threats to this species.

Habitat: Grasslands and savannas