Gray-breasted Prinia
NameGray-breasted Prinia
Common NameGray-breasted Prinia
Scientific NamePrinia hodgsonii
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown, with a distinct grey head and nape. The throat and breast are whitish, contrasting with buffy flanks and vent. It has a prominent rufous-orange iris and a dark, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, buzzing, or churring notes, often described as a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in South and Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, extending into southern China.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Grey head and upperparts, Whitish throat and breast, Rufous-orange iris, Relatively long tail, Active foraging in low vegetation
Description
The Gray-breasted Prinia is a small, active warbler-like bird typically found in scrub and open habitats. It forages primarily for insects among low vegetation, often flicking its relatively long tail.
