Annam Prinia
NameAnnam Prinia
Common NameAnnam Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia annamensis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, often with a rufous wash on the rump and tail. Underparts are whitish to pale buff, sometimes with a faint rufous tinge on the flanks. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye and a dark, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of sharp, buzzing, or churring notes, often delivered in a repetitive series like 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tzzzt-tzzzt'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southern Vietnam, primarily found in the Annamite mountain range and its adjacent lowlands.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated tail, Drab brown upperparts with paler underparts, Pale supercilium, Small size, Habitat preference for scrub and open areas
Description
The Annam Prinia is a small, drab warbler characterized by its relatively long, graduated tail. It typically inhabits scrubland and open woodlands, where it forages for insects among low vegetation.
