Bar-winged Prinia
NameBar-winged Prinia
Common NameBar-winged Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia familiaris
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis prinia has a distinctive grey cap and nape, with a prominent white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. Its upperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a whitish throat and breast that transitions to a bright yellow on the flanks and belly. The wings are dark brown with two clear white bars, formed by white tips on the greater and median coverts, and it possesses a relatively long, graduated olive-brown tail with white tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, chattering, and often repetitive song, typically described as a series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' notes. It also produces sharp alarm calls when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Bar-winged Prinia is endemic to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia, where it is a common resident.
Identifying Featuresgrey cap, white supercilium, olive-brown back, yellowish belly, two white wing-bars, long graduated tail
Description
The Bar-winged Prinia is a small, active warbler characterized by its grey head, olive-brown back, and yellowish underparts. It is known for its energetic movements, often flitting through dense vegetation in open habitats.
