I got these shots Pic1, 2, 3 at Obonjaneni, about 2 km from the Royal Natal National Park. The bird was foraging on the ground, and allowed two of us to photograph it from close range - its reluctance to fly may have to do with it being in moult? I think that this is one of the short-tailed Cisticolas (Wing-snapping, Cloud, or Pale-crowned) in moult (into breeding plumage, which is not much more exciting than the winter plumage). These are small birds (9-11 cm) that are difficult to tell apart if not calling. We visit this site fairly regularly, and have only heard Zitting, Wing-snapping, and Le Vaillant's Cisticolas there in summer, so my guess is Wing-snapping. Has anyone any experience with these birds that may help ID this one?
