chicks and the male defends the nest, chasing away animals that come near it. Young remain in the nest for 11–13 days, during which time the female swallows their feces. Status Based on reports of its population in individual countries, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) believes that the golden-headed cisticola's population is increasing globally. Its population density varies across regions – in most areas, about 2–6 birds are found in a single hectare, while in the Kimberley, Western Australia, as many as 27 birds can be in a hectare. Due to its wide range and increasing population, the IUCN Red List lists it as a species of least concern. Gallery References golden-headed cisticola Birds of South Asia Birds of Bhutan Birds of India Birds of South China Birds of Southeast Asia Birds of New Guinea Birds of Australia golden-headed cisticola Articles containing video clips Taxa named by Thomas Horsfield Taxa named by Nicholas Aylward Vigors