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Zitting Cisticola

Cisticola juncidis

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Field Notes

Description:

The markings under the tail are good for this bird, which is also known as a Fan-tailed Warbler from its habit f flying off a short distance with its tail fanned open.

Habitat:

Edge of marshland

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Hi Luc, just had to check that the location I put was correct, it is Valencia, Spain, so well outside the range of the Sedge Wren, so apart from not looking like a wren that is highly unlikely. Thanks anyway.

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PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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