Brown Prinia
NameBrown Prinia
Common NameBrown Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia crinigera
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, often with a rufous tinge, especially on the rump. Underparts are buffy-white, becoming whiter on the belly. It has a pale supercilium and a long, graduated tail, which is often cocked. Some subspecies may show streaking on the crown and back in winter.
Vocalization / CallA harsh, churring "churr-churr-churr" or "twee-twee-twee" song, often delivered from an exposed perch. Also produces sharp "chip" calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China, extending from Pakistan east through the Himalayas to southern China and Indochina.
Identifying Featureslong tail, brown upperparts, buffy-white underparts, pale supercilium, harsh churring call, active foraging in scrub
Description
The Brown Prinia is a small, slender warbler characterized by its long, often cocked tail and dull brown plumage. It is an active and vocal bird, frequently seen foraging for insects in dense scrub, tall grasses, and open woodlands. Its harsh, churring calls are a common sound in its habitat.
