Banded Prinia
NameBanded Prinia
Common NameBanded Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia bairdii
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head and dark olive-brown upperparts, often with white spots on the wing coverts forming a broken wing-bar. The underparts are prominently white with broad, horizontal black barring from the throat down to the undertail coverts. It possesses a relatively long, graduated dark brown tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, chattering, or trilling song, often described as a series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to west and central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying Featuresglossy black head, dark olive-brown upperparts, white spots on wing coverts, striking black and white barred underparts, long graduated tail
Description
The Banded Prinia is a small, distinctive passerine bird characterized by its glossy black head and strikingly barred underparts. It is an active species, typically found foraging for insects within the dense undergrowth of tropical forests.
