Burmese Prinia
NameBurmese Prinia
Common NameBurmese Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia cooki
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brownish-grey, sometimes with a faint olive wash, contrasting with whitish underparts that may have a buff wash on the flanks. It features a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above a dark eye-stripe, and a long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a repetitive, buzzing or churring song, often described as 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee', delivered from an exposed perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is primarily found in Myanmar (Burma), extending into adjacent parts of Thailand and southwestern China.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab brownish-grey and whitish plumage, Long tail often held upright, Pale supercilium, Insectivorous diet
Description
The Burmese Prinia is a small, slender warbler characterized by its drab brownish-grey upperparts and whitish underparts. It often holds its relatively long tail cocked upwards, and is typically found foraging for insects in open scrub and grasslands.
