Graceful Prinia
NameGraceful Prinia
Common NameGraceful Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia gracilis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy brown to grey-brown, finely streaked with darker brown on the back and crown. Underparts are whitish, often with a buff wash on the flanks. The long, graduated tail feathers have dark subterminal spots and white tips, particularly noticeable on the outer feathers. A faint pale supercilium is often present.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, rattling trill or a series of sharp, buzzing notes, often described as 'trrrrrr-trrrrrr' or 'tzip-tzip-tzip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South Asia, extending from Morocco and Portugal eastward through the Arabian Peninsula to India and Sri Lanka.
Identifying Featureslong cocked tail with dark spots, streaked sandy-brown upperparts, small size, pale supercilium
Description
The Graceful Prinia is a small, slender warbler characterized by its long, graduated tail, which is often held cocked. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in scrubland and open habitats across its range.
