Neddicky
Cisticola fulvicapilla
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The neddicky, or piping cisticola (Cisticola fulvicapilla), is a small passerine bird in the family Cisticolidae, which is native to Africa, southwards of the equator. Its strongholds are the light woodlands and shrublands of the subtropics and temperate regions of southern Africa. The common name, neddicky, is the Afrikaans name for the species.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Neddicky
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
