Delicate Prinia
NameDelicate Prinia
Common NameDelicate Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia inornata
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown or grey-brown, sometimes with faint streaking on the crown. Underparts are whitish, often with a buffy wash on the flanks. The long tail has a dark subterminal band and pale tips, though these can be indistinct. A pale supercilium is often present but not always prominent.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, repetitive, and often mechanical-sounding song, typically described as 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee', which can be quite buzzing.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, from Pakistan and India eastward through Southeast Asia to southern China and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, graduated tail (often cocked), Drab brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Active foraging behavior, Repetitive, buzzing call
Description
The Delicate Prinia is a small, drab warbler characterized by its long, graduated tail, which is often cocked. It typically forages actively in low vegetation, often near water, making rapid, jerky movements.
