TNPSC Thervupettagam

Golden-headed Cisticola

February 6 , 2025 13 hrs 0 min 14 0
  • The Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis), usually found in grasslands, was recently discovered in the Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki, Kerala.
  • This discovery marks the first sighting of the bird in the southern Western Ghats after an extensive gap.
  • Earlier the Golden-headed Cisticola has been observed in parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and northern Kerala.
  • The bird is usually found in grasslands in the mountain ranges.

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