Cisticola aridulus Desert Cisticola Woestynklopkloppie
Kamonande, Dec 2021
A breeding resident. Fairly common, both across the Waterberg and in the surrounding thorn savanna (51% in, 49% out; recorded in 42% of the Waterberg pentads); restricted to the secondary grasslands associated with past and present agriculture; it occurs alongside the very similar Zitting Cisticola in places, differing by favouring drier areas with a sparser grass cover. In summer its presence is given away by displaying males and their racy call-notes distinguish it from Zitting Cisticola. Breeds in summer.
A breeding resident. Fairly common, both across the Waterberg and in the surrounding thorn savanna (51% in, 49% out; recorded in 42% of the Waterberg pentads); restricted to the secondary grasslands associated with past and present agriculture; it occurs alongside the very similar Zitting Cisticola in places, differing by favouring drier areas with a sparser grass cover. In summer its presence is given away by displaying males and their racy call-notes distinguish it from Zitting Cisticola. Breeds in summer.
Grootfontein, Feb 2021
Paardeplaats, Jul 2017
Dabchick Wildlife Reserve, Mar 2020