Cisticola sp near Yabello, Ethiopia (1 Viewer)

[SJC]

Pretty poor photos unfortunately. I'm between Rattling and Boran. Not sure how to separate them and if it's possible from these photos. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Valéry Schollaert]

Looks like Rattling for me.

 

[SJC]

Thanks Valery. Out of interest, because I have photos of several other Rattling/Boran, what are the key differences in non-calling birds. I know the Stevenson et al book talks about a few but they all seem pretty "soft".