Black-throated Prinia
NameBlack-throated Prinia
Common NameBlack-throated Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia atrogularis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a prominent black throat and upper breast, contrasting with a white belly and buffy flanks. The upperparts are olive-brown, heavily streaked with dark brown or black. It features a pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, with a long, graduated tail that often shows dark subterminal spots on the undertail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include rapid, chattering, and often repetitive calls, sometimes described as a harsh 'tzzzz-tzzzz' or a series of 'chip-chip-chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, inhabiting countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBlack throat and upper breast, Streaked olive-brown upperparts, Long, graduated tail, Pale supercilium
Description
The Black-throated Prinia is a small, active warbler characterized by its distinctive black throat and streaked olive-brown upperparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and low bushes, often holding its long, graduated tail cocked.
