Ashy Prinia
NameAshy Prinia
Common NameAshy Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia socialis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis prinia exhibits a dark grey to blackish cap, contrasting with ashy grey upperparts and rufous-brown wings. Its underparts are a warm buffy-yellow, and it has a pale yellowish lore/supercilium. The long tail is dark brown, often tipped with white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, repetitive song often described as 'chee-wit-chee-wit' or 'twee-twee-twee', delivered from an exposed perch. It also gives a harsh 'churr' alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread resident breeder across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey cap, Ashy grey back, Rufous-brown wings, Buffy-yellow underparts, Long, cocked tail, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Ashy Prinia is a small, active warbler with a distinctive long, graduated tail often held cocked. It is commonly found in open scrub, gardens, and cultivated areas, where it actively forages for insects among vegetation.
