StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height10 cm
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"Unlike many birds that grow longer tails during breeding season, male Golden-headed Cisticolas develop shorter tails to enhance agility during courtship displays."
Field Guide
Golden-headed Cisticola
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The Golden-headed Cisticola (*Cisticola exilis*) is a small, active bird native to Australia and parts of Asia. It is well-known for its seasonal transformation, with males displaying bright golden-orange plumage during the breeding season. This bird thrives in grasslands and wetlands, where it can often be seen perched on tall grasses or heard delivering its characteristic buzzing calls.
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