226. Notes on the vocalizations of Cloud Cisticola (Cisticola textrix)

In the following we briefly analyze and compare voice of the different races of Cloud Cisticola (Cisticola textrix). We also try to quantify the extent of any vocal differences using the criteria proposed by Tobias et al. (2010), as a support for taxonomic review. We have made use of sound recordings available on-line from Xeno Canto (XC) and Macaulay Library (ML), and of additional recordings kindly forwarded to us by Guy Gibbon. Song is given during aerial display, and consists of a few jhigh-pitched whistles followed by some ticking notes. Comparison of song between races: textrix (n=6)