Black-chested Prinia
NameBlack-chested Prinia
Common NameBlack-chested Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia flavicans
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, contrasting with a prominent white supercilium and a white throat. A distinct black band crosses the chest, below which the belly and flanks are pale yellow. The undertail coverts are also yellow, and the tail is long and brownish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sharp, repeated 'chip-chip-chip' call and a trilling 'trrrrrr' sound. It also has a chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southern Africa, its range includes Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, preferring dry savanna and scrubland.
Identifying Featuresblack chest band, white supercilium, pale yellow underparts, long graduated tail, grey-brown upperparts
Description
A small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive black chest band and long, graduated tail. It typically forages in dense scrub and low vegetation, often flicking its tail as it moves.
