Lynes’s Cisticola
Cisticola distinctus
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Lynes's cisticola (Cisticola distinctus) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Uganda and Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
Lynes's cisticola is sometimes considered as a subspecies species of the wailing cisticola (Cisticola lais).
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Range and habitat
Highlands of eastern Uganda and central Kenya.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lynes's cisticola
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
